Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to support staff and group leaders within the Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND). The ideal candidate will be organized, efficient, and capable of handling multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism. They will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, contributing to the overall success of the NND team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the NND Mission.
• Schedule, track, record, and coordinate meetings and appointments.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents.
• Manage and maintain the Group and leader calendars.
• Plan and execute administrative and logistical details for Tours/Meetings/Visits/Classes (itinerary, badging, escorting, lunch logistics, etc.).
• Coordinate logistics for SRNL and Federal NNSA-related meetings.
• Organize and maintain filing systems and records, both physical and electronic; act as a Document Records Coordinator.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Perform general office duties such as ordering supplies, managing office equipment, and coordinating office activities.
• Serve as the point of contact for facility operations and maintenance personnel for activities in the assigned area (fire safety walkdowns, inspections, carpet repair, furniture replacement, phone issues).
• Assist with hiring processes, including scheduling interviews, organizing panels, preparing documents, and onboarding new hires.
• Manage daily office needs and oversee general administrative activities.
• Assist with the cyclical organization and updating of budget estimates.
• Handle procurement of supplies and furniture, and coordinate office moves, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Organize and schedule appointments and meetings, including conference room reservations and preparation of meeting materials.
• Maintain contact lists and manage correspondence (emails, memos, letters, forms).
• Produce and distribute reports, presentations, and documentation as needed, including classified materials.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Ensure the operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years relevant experience.
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA 4-6 yrs
  
  

About Us

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

• Benefits vary based upon employment status
• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
  

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.

About The Team

The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.