Administrative Assistant

VTG is seeking an Administrative Assistant located in Chantilly, VA. 

The Administrative Assistant position performs a variety of administrative duties providing mission support in one or more functions or business areas within the NRO Directorates.

• The nature of Administrative Assistant work varies from transactional in nature to complex tasks which demands a high degree of autonomy and latitude in planning, organizing, and decision making to fulfill work requirements.
• Maintain a schedule of appointments for a manager or office
• Answer routine telephone calls, direct calls and take messages
• Greet and escort visitors
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute incoming mail, newspapers, faxes, and other publications/documents
• Arrange for the delivery of outgoing mail/packages with the mailroom
• Prepare travel/training arrangements and process travel/training accounting/vouchers for the program office
• Draft, proofread, edit and coordinate correspondence
• Perform research and retrieve information from databases and other resources
• Maintain tracking records and filing systems; archive files
• Maintain, update and serve as focal point for databases or spreadsheet
• Assist in planning, scheduling, organizing, and execution of meetings, events, conferences, and off-sites
• Participate in meetings and events: may serve as recorder and may present position related information
• Prepare access rosters and request security clearance transfers
• Assist in ordering supplies/equipment and arranging for office equipment repairs
• Perform administrative back up support for other offices
• Recommend innovative processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the office
• Compose written communication in response to complex customer queries
• Prepare routine status reports and track office-related metrics
• Manage routine website content updates and coordinate more complex website changes with webmaster
• Coordinate scheduling, organizing, and execution of meetings, events, conferences, and off-sites
• Attend meetings, events, and forums
• Assist in maintaining inventories, records, and receipts  Coordinate office renovations and relocation activities
• Support TIER actions, assign actions to the appropriate divisions or branches, follow up on actions, coordinate responses in a non-conflicted manner for senior management review, provide status reports, and participate at NRO-wide TIER meetings
• Author and/or provide critical/final review of correspondence
• Draft documents such as instructions, spreadsheets, presentations and reports
• Build briefing packages and present information
• Analyze metrics and provide summary to senior management
• Administer databases and spreadsheets to include managing user accounts and accesses, creating reports, and performing updates

• TS/SCI with Poly
• HS Diploma plus 6 years, with at least one year as NRO Front Office Level Administrative Assistant
• Detail-orientated
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely using a variety of styles and techniques appropriate to the audience
• Ability to participate productively as a contributing member in a team environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and standard computer applications
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure to ensure that written materials prepared and reviewed are complete, succinct, and formatted correctly
• Experience working independently, anticipating and adapting to changing mission requirements and priorities, and managing multiple tasks with minimal guidance
• Extensive knowledge of NRO/IC/DoD organizational structure, mission, vision, culture, values, philosophy and operating principles

This is a Military Friendly job opportunity