JDS Admin Support Specialist - DIRECT LABOR Job Details

The successful candidate will provide administrative support for the Joint Data Support (JDS) organization - an office of over 50 government and contractor personnel working in a classified environment. JDS is a part of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Cost Analysis and Program Evaluation (CAPE). The required work hours are 6am to 2pm. S/he will be involved in and help coordinate all activities associated with the daily administrative requirements of JDS: Control access to the work space and manage security visit request documentation; Assist security manager with security requirements; Answer phones; Greet visitors; Provide administration support for conference/meetings; Coordinate automated organizational calendars and conference schedules; Assist with the management of the JDS Director’s automated calendar; Manage the JDS supply inventory; Manage flow of paperwork between various CAPE offices; Prepare administrative documents for the JDS government staff. Occasional travel to the Pentagon and other offices in the National Capital Region.

Required: The successful candidate must have a strong work ethic, be a team player, be organized and attentive to detail, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills. Individual must work with other government and contractor analysts, possess strong analytic and technical skills, and be able to work in a fast paced environment. Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of previous customer related experience (Military, Government, and/or Corporate Organization) is required. Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of software applications (especially with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.

Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance

Desired: Familiarity with web browser technologies and common data entry requirements. Experience handling classified materials. Familiarity with or the ability to learn JPAS (Joint Personnel Adjudication System).