Location: Patuxent River, MD

US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Secret required, with ability to obtain Top Secret

Work Schedule: Full Time, Exempt

Travel: Occasional

DESCRIPTION:

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an innovative small business located in Southern Maryland near Naval Air Station Patuxent River. ABSI’s objective is to lead in the rapidly evolving areas of unmanned/manned systems integration, LVC simulation and training, test and evaluation, training, and autonomous systems. ABSI is building on exceptional annual growth rates while preserving its personal culture and focus on maintaining a highly committed and well-compensated workforce. The company seeks to continue building opportunities within DoD and commercial venues.

The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide high level administrative support by cnducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, recieving visitors, arranging conference calls, and scheduling meetings.

This position will be contingent upon contract award and customer funding. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Journeyman Executive Administrative Assistant will be responsible for:

• Supporting organizational operations by developing procedures
• Planning and directing execution of administrative support efforts
• Monitoring and reporting progress
• Conducting organizational studies and evaluations 
• Designing procedures
• Conducting work simplification and measurement studies
• Preparing operations ad procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively 
• Supporting reviews to ensure compliance with documented policies and procedures
• Collaborating with functional team members and leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and 3-10 years of related experience performing the required executive assistant/administrative functions. A Journeyman level person typically performs tasks with little or no guidance
• Allowable Substitutions: An AS or AA degree plus an additional four (4) years of experience, OR an additional six (6) years of experience may be substituted for a BS or BA degree; A Bachelor’s degree plus an additional 4 years of related experience may be substituted for a Master’s degree.
• Experience with DoD/DoN/NAVAIR acquisitions organization, processes and policies
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with PMA-251, PMA-273, or PMA-257 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based collaborative resources such as SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

ABSI Aerospace & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: ABSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ABSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ABSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.