Administrative Specialist

Company: KBR
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

**Title:**Administrative SpecialistKBR is looking for an Administrative Specialist to perform office operations and security administration tasking for the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R), Mission Prototype (MP) Directorate working within the metropolitan Washington, DC area.**Responsibilities include:**+ Report to the Task Order Program Manager to support overall office operations, including security access support services in support of the MP mission.+ Maintain calendars and schedules of designated personnel, deconflict schedules, coordinate daily activities, including coordinating meetings and conference support+ Track due dates and deliverables in the OUSD(R) information reporting system+ Assist government personnel in preparing Defense Travel System (DTS) authorizations, travel orders, and vouchers+ Follow DoD correspondence guidance and standards to prepare official correspondence+ Assist in preparing high quality reports and presentations intended for Senior Executive Service and political appointee personnel to brief higher level officials (i.e., OSD, Military Service, Congressional Staff, U.S. industry, foreign coalition partners, etc.)+ Perform security administrative duties to assist with proper management and oversight of security program, including:+ Processing requests for Common Access Cards (CAC)+ Disseminating access information/issues related to facilities+ Processing foreign visit requests and travel security issues for overseas travel+ Disseminate procedures for alarmed space access+ Use of the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) to process security clearances and requests**Qualifications:**+ Minimum 2 years of relevant experience+ High School Diploma / GED; Bachelor's degree desired+ Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including preparing high quality reports and briefing for senior leadership+ Working knowledge of online administrative tracking/workflow programs+ Working knowledge of accessing DISS to process security clearances and requests+ DoD or Military background (highly desirable)+ Strong oral and written communication skills and experience in a professional environment**Security Clearance Requirements:** Active SECRETIn compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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