Administrative Assistant (Secret Clearance) (Temporary) - Dawson
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
About the Job
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- Hourly rate - $36.68 per hour plus $4.41 per hour Health and Welfare (40 hours per week)
- Duration - Temporary - 12 to 14 weeks
- Clearance required - MUST have a Secret clearance
Job Summary:
We are looking for an efficient and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support our team. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for handling various tasks to ensure the office operates smoothly and efficiently.
Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role.
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, in particular).
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- High School diploma; additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus.
- Secret clearance
Responsibilities:
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Organize and schedule appointments.
- Plan meetings and take detailed minutes.
- Write and distribute email, correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Develop and maintain a filing system.
- Update and maintain office policies and procedures.
- Order office supplies and research new deals and suppliers.
- Maintain contact lists.
- Provide general support to visitors.
- Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients.
Additional Requirements
- Proven experience as an administrative assistant or relevant role.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.