Administrative Support Specialist

Plans, directs, and coordinates administrative support services of the organization, such as recordkeeping, document destruction, mail distribution, travel planning, telephone operator/receptionist, and other office support services. Arranges for purchase of office supplies and equipment. Analyzes internal processes and recommends and implements procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records. Delegates responsibilities among the staff and ensures that no staff member is overloaded with work. Reviews staff-prepared correspondence, reports, etc. for proper format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and adherence to instructions. Ensures adequate supplies for the office and maintains accurate and updated inventories. Produces weekly status reports on the progress of action items and initiatives for the function. May also supervise maintenance and alteration of office areas and equipment layout and housekeeping. May also manage such services for a field office of the organization.

Required Skills:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative support experience, preferably in a government or aviation-related environment.
• Previous experience in an aviation or defense-related program is a plus.
• Proficiency in resource management software, project management tools, and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Access, or similar systems).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other productivity tools.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana) is a plus.
• Experience with government program management systems (e.g., procurement, reporting, or budgeting systems) is a plus.
• Administrative support certifications (e.g., CAPM, executive assistant certifications) are desirable but not required.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: This Position requires an Active TS/SCI, US Citizenship is required To hold this clearance.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.