Executive Assistant

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. Lynker is seeking a taleted Executive Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) Director and his Senior Leadership Board (SLB). NDBC located at Stennis Space Center, MS  designs, engineers, fabricates/integrates, tests, deploys, maintains/repairs 4 worldwide buoy systems including Weather Buoy Stations, Coastal Observation (C-MAN) stations, Tropical Atmosphere-Ocean Array (TAO) systems, and Deep-Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami (DART) stations.  The program also performs data analysis/storage/dissemination (via website/other means) of related weather and environmental data from these systems and other sources of in-situ weather data, Logistics, Information Technology/Data Administration, and Programming.

Responsibilities

Duties of the Executive Assistant will include the following:

• NDBC Director & Senior Leadership Board (SLB) Support 

• Primary assistant to the Federal NDBC Senior Executive Service (SES) Director including calendar management and administrative, meeting, and conference call support.

• Provide administrative, scheduling, meeting, and conference call coordination and support to the NDBC Federal SLB which is composed of the NDBC Director, NDBC Deputy Director, and three NDBC Branch Chiefs.

• Manage and oversee NDBC Federal correspondence approvals.

• Travel

• Manage Travel of all Federal Staff (average 2-3 trips per month)

• Manage the processing of official passports for Federal Staff

• Manage the NDBC office supply inventory

• Manage NDBC front office communication, phone calls, and notifications

• Coordinate NDBC VIP visitor requests, tours, and associated agendas/logistics

Qualifications

The Ideal Executive Assistant will have the following:

• 4+ years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in an executive environment

• An Associate's Degree or higher is preferred

• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently 

• Experience with the Google Suite (Google Mail/Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.)

• This is an in-person position at the NDBC facility located on Stennis Space Center, MS.   Nominal hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (includes 30 minutes for lunch) Monday through Friday excluding 11 observed Federal Holidays annually and approved Personal Time Off (PTO) days.

• Must be able to successfully complete a NOAA/NASA (Stennis Space Center) background investigation for NOAA system/NASA Stennis Site access.

• This position supports a long term Federal Government contract, and REQUIRES either U.S. Citizenship OR a Greencard in order to be eligible.

 

 

About Lynker

 

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

 

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

 

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforc