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Administrative Assistant-Junior

AMEWAS, Inc.
California, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025
AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation's warfighters. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers.

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.

AMEWAS is celebrating over 40 years of excellence in providing quality products, services and solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), specializing in the scientific, engineering, and testing of the full spectrum of weapons development. We are headquartered in California, Maryland and operate satellite offices in Orlando, Florida and San Diego, California.

At AMEWAS, you will find a diverse team of professionals that work to make a true difference in the operational support of our nation's warfighters. Our employees achieve success through continuous learning and high performance, and are consistently recognized by their customers and their peers.

If you are ready to challenge yourself to do more, join our team today!

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com to learn more about our company and our people.

The Position:
AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Administrative Assistant-Junior to support Airworthiness Cybersafe Office. The salary range of this position is $42,000.00 - $50,000.00, and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:
California, Maryland #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary's.

A typical day as an Administrative Assistant-Junior may include:

  • Supports the front desk Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM with a 30-minute lunch
  • Answers/Directs phone calls and visitors
  • Assists in various clerical, security and administrative duties
  • Maintains conference room schedules
  • Helps departments prepare for meetings, including but not limited, to tracking RSVPs, ordering food and preparing the space
  • Maintains all AMEWAS office supplies including inventory, price comparison and ordering
  • Provides support for Editorial and Software Project Managers with general administrative tasking
  • Supports the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with access control, incoming/outgoing visit requests and other security functions as needed
  • Creates and modifies various documents using Microsoft Office
  • Prepares meeting materials and assists with the development of PowerPoint presentations
  • Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments and travel arrangements
  • Coordinates remote and virtual calls as needed using collaboration utilities like Teams, Zoom, etc.
  • Helps prepare weekly reports and other departmental projects as needed
Must-haves:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working in an office environment
  • Experience answering a multi-line phone in a professional manner
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with spreadsheets, creating slides and drafting documents
  • Experience with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, ZOOM and GoToMeeting
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication/organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
  • The ability to work well with multiple types of personalities
  • The ability to take meeting minutes and notes
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with Costpoint
  • Experience with JPAS
  • Experience working as a Facility Security Officer (FSO)
Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:
Candidates must have a customer-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion, and have the ability to work effectively with both management, and as part of a team, to meet project targets.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:
The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site. In some occasions, the employee may be required to report to offices or buildings near the work site. In rare occasions, overnight travel may be required.

Refer a Friend:
If you know someone who may be interested in this position, please share this posting. We are a growing team and there may be more opportunities like this one at AMEWAS!

Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:
Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, creative work teams, and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
  • Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave
  • Generous tuition and training assistance program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Sign-on bonuses
  • Employee longevity recognition
  • Community involvement and outreach
  • Team building events
  • Recognition program
  • Wellness program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mobile service discount
  • Fitness reimbursement program
AMEWAS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other legally protected class.

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters.

Salary : $42,000 - $50,000

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