Administrative Assistant - Secret Clearance - Cherokee Federal : Job Details

Administrative Assistance Support

As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Secret clearance.

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 event.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary for Administrative Assistance Support:

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:

• Aiding the Government in organizing up to 20 conferences/events annually
• Analyzing special projects and action times to provide administrative support to staff
• Reviewing materials submitted for projects is related and procedures are met
• Assisting in the creation of new administrative policies and procedures for the unit up to 4 times annually
• Reviewing action papers and all documentation for style, composition, and grammar accuracy; making recommendations and/or corrections based on content, accuracy, grammar
• Researching 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
• Acting as the unit's SharePoint administrator; manages unit's knowledge management requirements
• Managing collaboration and workflow/tasking software/processes and worksheets
• Managing calendars, meetings, read ahead material; attendees for up to 5 assigned leaders daily
• Assisting Government staff in preparing memorandums and all other unit level correspondence
• Leveraging Department of the Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFH 33-337, The Tongue and Quill for guidance on reporting reports and correspondence
• Assisting the Government in preparing travel orders for leadership personnel
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in an Administrative Assistant role
• Candidates must be US Citizens
• Candidates must hold an active SECRET clearance
• Working knowledge of SharePoint
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and judgment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Must successfully pass federal background check as a condition of employment

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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

As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret clearance to qualify.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

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.