Admin Assistant III - TS/SCI w/Polygraph - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Chantilly
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ194282
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
SCA
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Calendar Management, Communication, Human Resources Administration, Microsoft Office, Office Administration
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission critical. Join our team as an Administrative Assistant III (AA III) and make an impact on our customer. While you help us advance the mission, we'll help advance your career.
HOW AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- AA will be the only contractor working in a high-tempo environment alongside staff officers on the Front Office team
- This includes the Chief of Staff and Executive Officer
- AA will be the face of the Front Office and must compose themselves in a professional manner at all times and will serve as the main tactical point of contact for the day-to-day management of CTS
- This will require a positive, energetic, proactive and engaging personality, and the ability to operate in a high-paced office environment while ensuring all tasks are completed correctly and on-time
- Must be willing to ask questions, seek guidance from more senior staff, and seek resolution to all tasks in a timely and complete manner
- Candidate will be expected to proactively manage the calendars of Chief and Deputy Chief, anticipating schedule conflicts and identifying solutions
- Manage the tactical onboarding of new staff and trainees, including submitting access requests and setting up meetings with other staff
- The AA will also assist with developing and updating briefing materials and helping with planning and execution of leadership offsite and All-Hands meetings
- AA must have good written and verbal communication skills as well as strong customer service skills
- The AA will maintain schedule of appointments, coordinate meetings, order office supplies, and follow-up on requirements, bringing them to completion
- AA should be highly detail oriented and be able to work with very minimal oversight
- AA should have intermediate knowledge of the following programs: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as other government databases
- No specialized training will be required
- AA should be comfortable working in Microsoft Outlook, as a large portion of this position is responsible for managing calendars for Chief and Deputy Chief
- AA will be provided on the job training upon arrival to the office
- Previous government experience is not required
- Previous experience living or traveling overseas is not required, but would be preferred
- As the Front Office Admin, the AA will have complete edit access for Chief and Deputy Chief on their outlook calendars
- They will be responsible for updating the office contact card on a regular basis and will help assist new staff by submitting their access requests before coming onboard
- The AA will grant access to the offices with the guidance of the Contracting officer. Responsible for the management of Chief and Deputy Chief calendars and manage their schedules and appointments, coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and assist with planning, scheduling, organizing, and executive meetings, All-Hands, and Offsites
- Also responsible for scheduling and updating ongoing meetings for office Leadership Team (6 people)
- Anticipate about 25% of the work in this job will include calendaring
- The AA will help Chief of Staff with Planning, scheduling, organizing, and executing quarterly All-Hands, as well as bimonthly Leadership offsites and possible conferences
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
- The position requires High School Diploma and three (3) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Core hours are from 8 am to 4 pm
- Candidate must be able to operate in a team environment as well as successfully work on their own
- This position is on customer site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely hourly rate for this position is between $28.93 - $34.50. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA VA Chantilly
Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Chantilly, VA

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
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At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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