Executive Administrative Assistant (IBP, IE) - Clearance Required
Administrative
Full Time
Overview
LMI seeks a Executive Administrative Assistant to support our federal customer in Arlington, Virginia. LMI is a consultancy dedicated to improving the business of government, drawing from deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established in 1961, LMI is a trusted third party to federal civilian and defense agencies, free of commercial and political bias. We believe government can make a difference, and we seek talented, hardworking people who share that conviction.
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Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties as required for the Director, Industry Engagement office. Manage office functions to support the Director, IE.
- Manage all assigned incoming/outgoing correspondence and suspense actions.
- Coordinate and prepare directorate personnel actions, official travel arrangements and orders, and schedules and oversees meetings and conferences on behalf of the Director.
- Develop and/or use simple databases and spreadsheets; assist with data collection, data analysis, and research.
- Perform data quality and data assurance reviews; conduct data analyses using qualitative and quantitative methods, prepare summary displays to report analysis results and findings.
- Planning and execution of studies, working groups, projects, and other activities that span across the multiple organizations and agencies.
- Assist with project management and OSD action officer functions.
- Develop and deliver briefings and white papers as required to document and provide the results of any analysis performed.
- Perform editing, document formatting, and proofreading.
- Provide assistance with meeting logistics and preparing briefings.
- Respond to internal and external substantive questions and inquiries on assigned tasks and projects.
- Analyze and respond to congressional, DoDIG, and GAO inquiries regarding portfolio programs.
- Track programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle to monitor execution and end-to-end functionality within cost and schedule constraints.
- Maintain cognizance of future programs, areas of interest and emerging requirements
- Give clear oral and written explanations of assigned tasks, relevant issues, analytic approach, and results.
Qualifications
- TS/SCI clearance is required
- 5 or more years of experience supporting DoD or other Federal agencies
- Bachelor’s degree is desired
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience as a junior or non-commissioned officer leading DoD programs is highly desired.
- Prior experience providing administrative support to senior DoD leadership
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external staff members, and the ability to work independently and take a proactive role
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment
- High energy, enthusiasm, tact, ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.
- Ability to create and foster a cooperative work environment.
- Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.