Administrative Assistant (Security Clearance)

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Want to work in an exciting, challenging and intellectual environment?
 

We are always seeking passionate and technically savvy Administrative Assistants to support Researchers in various disciplines. 
 

RAND is currently seeking Mid-Senior level Administrative Assistants to provide high-level support to national security work requiring a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance. This role requires a self-starter and strong team player who is forward thinking, able to swiftly change pace, adapts to changing priorities and can juggle complex assignments while working under minimal supervision.

We seek individuals who are committed to our core values of quality and objectivity and who want to make an impact.  We value qualified candidates with unique backgrounds and work experience.
 

Successful candidates will possess:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Advanced technical skills.

• Prioritizing professionalism within the workplace, demonstrating tact, courtesy, and discretion when working with clients and other staff members.

• Work both independently and effectively as a team player.

• Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on multitasking.

• The capacity to work accurately with an attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with exceptional judgement and prioritize a wide range of complex support responsibilities.

• May perform as a technical resource and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Mac and/or PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
 

Security Clearance

This position requires a DoD security clearance. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. Candidates with an active clearance are preferred.
 

Experience

Administrative Assistant IV: 4 years minimum experience; 6 years preferred
Administrative Assistant V: 5 years minimum experience; 6 years preferred

Education

Minimum: High School; Preferred: BS/BA

Location

Washington, DC (some roles offer hybrid and flexible schedules). Fully remote is not available for this role.
 

Salary Range: $55,900 - $93,500

Administrative Assistant IV $55,900 - $83,200

Administrative Assistant V $62,700 - $93,500
 

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more. 
 

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet