Job Description: *
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: *
Drives efforts to provide administrative leadership and operational aid to contract personnel supporting the U.S. Marine Corps, Training and Education Command (TECOM), Science and Technology Working Group (STWG) initiatives; anticipates needs and executes ancillary duties (e.g., calendar scheduling, meeting minutes, travel arrangements, targeted research, etc.) to ensure the overall success of service deliverables.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates meetings for G5 STWG; activities include, but are not limited to, room and resource allocations, scheduling, meeting minutes, and materials distribution.
• Arranges travel plans for all contract personnel; compiles cost effective itineraries, lodgings, and car rentals within approved budget parameters. Submits related expense reports in compliance with FTR/JTR regulations.
• Prepares general correspondence, memos, charts, tables, graphs, reports, briefs, etc. Proofreads copy for grammar and layout; makes appropriate modifications. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Performs quality control on information captured during program initiatives; identifies, stores, reproduces, and protects physical and electronic records as required.
• Projects an ethical and favorable image of BlueForce while ensuring confidentiality in all matters.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs all other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in information technology, computer technology, modeling and simulation, or similar discipline or related field and minimum three years of experience in administrative support role; or equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of physical and electronic records management theory and standards, relevant statutes and administrative rules, and technologies that enable effective records management.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, leveraging persuasive techniques, as necessary, in a variety of settings.
• Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organization.
• High level of interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to multi-task, to perform well under tight time constraints, to meet hard deadlines, and to respond quickly to emergent issues with poise and composure.
• A flexible team player with the ability to work successfully in a changing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with BlueForce policies, programs, and guidelines to achieve the overall objectives of the position.

EXPERIENCE:

• Possess experience working with DoD S&T programs and familiarity with the USMC Force Development System.
• Have a working knowledge of technology transfers from research and development, to acquisition, to fielding.
• Knowledge or familiarity with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) is desirable.
• Knowledge of USMC Training Doctrine preferred.

PREFERRED AFFILIATIONS: Marine Corps Warfighting Lab, Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Naval Research Lab, Army Research Lab, TECOM, Navy Education and Training Command (NETC), Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), or Air Education and Training Command (AETC).

Job Type: Full-time