Administrative Assistant - Remote | Wfh

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team and provide high-level support to a senior executive. This role will be based in Bethesda, Maryland and will initially require the candidate to be on-site for 5 days per week. However, after successful training, the position will have the option to work remotely for two (2) days per week based on successful performance.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide high-quality administrative support services to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Program Support Center (PSC) executive. Your primary duties will include coordinating meetings, preparing PowerPoint presentations, reviewing and proofreading documents and presentations, assisting with organizing goals and objectives, and priorities, and coordinating teamwork among federal government staff and contractor staff. You will attend meetings at multiple levels, take notes, and translate the notes into minutes. You will also identify action items from meetings and work with the managers to assign and track the actions items.
In this dynamic, results-driven, fast-paced environment, you will serve as the primary point of contact on all administrative matters pertaining to the senior executive. You will operate in a role that requires regular exposure to confidential data and situations requiring discretion, tact, diplomacy, and good judgment. To be successful, you must be proactive, have exceptional attention to detail, and be a strong problem-solver.
Qualifications
A minimum of 6 years of experience providing administrative services (preferably in a Federal Government environment)
At least 3 years of experience directly supporting a senior executive
Expertise with PowerPoint, WORD, and Excel
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Exhibit the ability to quickly learn how to use new software products
A minimum of 2 years of experience with ServiceNow, or Salesforce, or both (desired)
Education
BS degree preferred. 4 years of additional experience can be substituted for the BS degree.
Supplemental training and certifications with the MS products to indicate proficiencies, preferred.
Clearance
In order to obtain required security clearance, the candidate must be a US citizen or have resided in the U.S. for the past 3 consecutive years.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about providing administrative support, can work independently, and has excellent problem-solving skills. If you meet the above qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please apply today!
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Maintain files in the administrative office
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Preforming routine general administrative duties
Performing administrative duties and office support activities
Providing administrative support the corporate office
Provide office support to other administrative staff
Perform other administrative/secretarial duties
Assist with other administrative duties
Provide administrative support to other administrative assistants and departments
Perform all administrative duties for the office
Maintaining administrative and clerical files
Perform general office support and administrative assistance
Perform administrative and office support activities
Perform administrative tasks such as mail
Performing general clerical and administrative duties