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Administrative/Project Support Specialist

McLaughlin Research Corporation
Newport, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking an Administrative/Project Support Specialist.  The successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment.


Position requirements include attending meetings to capture meeting minutes/actions, following up with personnel on action item completion, developing and maintaining a Microsoft Project schedule, assisting with presentation preparation, supporting organization and archiving of program materials, assisting with logistics tasking such as shipping and receiving, supporting data transfer between the contractor, Newport RI, and Keyport, WA and supporting documentation and report development.

 

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Outlook
• Experience writing and editing documents in Microsoft Word
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Detail oriented, proactive and must be capable of multitasking
• US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Government Security Clearance
 

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative support and Government experience a plus.
• MS Office experience a plus


McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.

Company Description
McLaughlin Research Corporation is a full life cycle engineering and technical services company, partnering with our customers to support a wide range of Department of Defense weapon, combat, and sensor system programs. Since our inception in 1947, we’ve remained a family-owned business dedicated to providing exceptional results. Over the years, we have received recognition for providing our customers with cost-effective solutions due to the outstanding support of our innovative staff.

Salary : $34 - $37

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