Administrative Assistant Job at Advanced Technology & Research in Bethesda

Administrative Assistant
Location: West Bethesda, MD Type: Full Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level
Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000 USD per year
Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.
Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as an Administrative Assistant at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, West Bethesda, MD. You will have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology. The applicant will provide administrative support to the day-to-day demands and activities in an organized, effective, and efficient manner. Specifically, the applicant duties will include:

• Assist the technical team with government procurements, shipping, inventory tracking and other logistics.
• Prepare a variety of documents, including memorandums, letters, reports, and presentations.
• Review correspondences prepared by others for content, appropriate format and correct grammar.
• Maintain management calendar, meetings, and appointments.
• Support travel arrangements and claims, and timekeeping system.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's Degree plus a minimum of 2-5 years of relevant experiences.

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including a thorough understanding and application of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word).
• Ability to plan, organize and execute the logistical support of meetings, seminars, workshops, conferences or training classes.
• Knowledge of Navy correspondence rules and regulations, Defense Travel System (DTS), and web based timekeeping systems such as ERP is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• A self-starter able to work on tasks individually or as part of a team and pay attention to details.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation a plus.