Executive Administrative / Military Award Writer

About the Role

HOT JOB - IMMEDIATE OPENING!

 

Culmen International is actively recruiting Executive Administrative Assistant / Award Writer to offer administrative assistance to the Directorate and Senior Leadership within the Government program offices of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).

 

The role demands exceptional professionalism, performance, and responsibility. The Administrative Assistant will be part of a dynamic Expeditionary Operations Travel team, overseeing deployment and travel procedures, and should possess a mission-driven outlook and excellent customer service skills.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Computer skills with proficiency working across the Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Awards writing experience from the military or a technical writer that can follow SOP’s for writing.
• Management of calendars and documentation using a shared portal such as SharePoint
• Experience supporting government travel and understanding of Defense Travel System (DTS) and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
• Prior experience working with a centralized routing and tasking system such as N-CERTS
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, facsimile, teleconference/videoconferencing equipment)
• Experience with planning, coordination, and execution of meetings and events including providing assistance to visitor personnel
• Ability to prioritize workload and coordinate with multiple resources
• Strong verbal communication skills to articulate and exchange information (requirements, actions, status, etc.)
• Strong written communication skills, command of English language grammar, and the ability to produce correspondence such as emails, letters, documents and other materials following office templates and formats
• Strong customer service skills interacting with internal/external personnel
• Understanding of sensitive document handling and compliance with a “clean desk” work environment
• Typing speed of 45 WPM minimum

Required Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Current TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration (may consider current TS with SCI eligibility)
• Bachelor’s degree in General Business Administration or a related degree from an accredited university/college with 8+ years of secretary experience and 2+ years of that time providing support to a senior level office
• OR
• Associates degree in General Business Administration or a related degree from an accredited university/college with 10+ years of secretary experience and 4+ years of that time providing support to a senior level office
• OR
• High School diploma with 14+ years of secretary experience and 6+ years of that time providing support to a senior level office
• Must have Military Awards Writing experience

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting NGA
• CI polygraph

About the Company

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world.  We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide.  With experience in over 140 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

 

The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $30.00 hourly – $40.00 hourly. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world.  We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, se