Cherokee Federal | Administrative Assistant- Secret Clearance

21 hours ago

lompoc, United States Cherokee Federal Full time

The Administrative Assistant will prepare reports & related correspondence in accordance with the Commanders’ Support Staff Execution, Organization, and Responsibilities and USAF/USSF regulations and aid the Government in organizing conferences and events.


***This position requires an active Secret clearance***


Compensation & Benefits:

The estimated Salary range for Administrative Assistance Support begins at: $80,000. Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Administrative Assistance Support Responsibilities Include:

  • Prepare reports & related correspondence in accordance with the Commanders’ Support Staff Execution, Organization, and Responsibilities and USAF/USSF regulations.
  • Organize conferences and events (remote or onsite), up to 20 conferences/events annually.
  • Analyze special projects and action times to provide administrative support to staff.
  • Review materials submitted for projects is related and procedures are met.
  • Assist in the creation of new administrative policies and procedures for the unit up to 4 times annually.
  • The contractor shall review action papers and all documentation for style, composition, and grammar accuracy. Make recommendations and/or corrections based on content, accuracy, and grammar.
  • Research office automation tools, read vendor manuals and applies techniques to developing new approaches pertaining to administrative practices and clerical procedures for processing and routing of correspondence.
  • Act as the unit’s SharePoint administrator; manage unit’s knowledge management requirements.
  • Manage collaboration and workflow/tasking software/processes and worksheets.
  • Manage calendars, meetings, read ahead material; attendees for up to five assigned leaders daily.
  • Assist government staff in preparing memorandums and all other unit level correspondence.
  • Reviewing action papers and all documentation for style, composition, and grammar accuracy; making recommendations and/or corrections based on content, accuracy, grammar
  • Will leverage Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill for guidance on reporting reports and correspondence.
  • Assist the government in preparing travel orders for DEL 6 leadership personnel

Administrative Assistance Support Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 5-7 Years Experience in an Administrative Assistant role, government experienced preferred

Soft Skills & Ability

  • Ability to excel without supervision
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and judgment skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Technical

  • Working knowledge of SharePoint
  • Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PP, Excel, Outlook)

Other Requirements

  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
  • 100% on-site
  • Domestic travel is required up to four (4) times a year
  • M-F days shift
  • Candidates must be US Citizens
  • Candidates must hold an active SECRET clearance
  • Candidates will be subject to a US Federal Government background investigation and must favorably pass a drug screen

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNDS is part of Cherokee Federal, a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.


Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.


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Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

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