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Administrative Assistant

Port Hueneme, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Aug 2026

About the role

At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact.

We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.

Significance is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our NSWC team in Port Hueneme, CA. This position provides administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations in compliance with Navy policies and procedures.

Required Skills

Two (2) years general experience providing secretarial duties and administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities to include budgeting, personnel records, payroll, preparations of briefings, filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, and making travel arrangements.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
Associates Degree in any field; 4 years of related experience can substitute for degree

Desired Skills

Navy experience; knowledge of Navy correspondence and records management standards
Experience the Defense Travel System (DTS)

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.

We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.

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