Administrative Assistant

XLA is looking for an Administrative Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arlington, VA (metro accessible). The Administrative Assistant's competencies will encompass very high-level skills in the following areas: organization; time management; ability to multitask effectively; attention to detail, computer literacy; and well-developed interpersonal skills.

Primary Job Responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting the DEA Mobility Program with discrepancies regarding funding and invoices. 
• Working with the DEA mobility program to complete applicable ‘Tech Refreshes’ with current cell phones to include meetings with prospective vendors, preparing for a Refresh, issuing new phone/devices to users and transferring device data into UFMS for improved tracking. 
• Accessing UFMS to complete new acquisitions, transfers, disposals and corrections of tech property. 
• Reviewing purchase requests for accuracy and completeness. 
• Processing property transfers in the UFMS system. 
• Working closely with the DEA Unit Chief to ensure any refresh projects are completed along with converting all of the DEA mobile phones over to a new Network.

• Ability to attend high level meetings, interact and converse with all levels of management, both Federal staff and contractors, and have the ability to provide backup for multiple people on various tasks.
• Supporting management personnel by answering phones and maintaining Outlook calendar, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma and two years of experience
• Strong MS Office Skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communication
• Have a willingness to educate themselves and work with current business processes
• Ability to present new ideas or efficient processes
• Must be articulate, ambitious, and a self-starter

Clearance Requirements: Must have the ability to obtain Agency Suitability

Work Location: Onsite

Salary:  $42,000-$45000

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.  

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at humanresources@xla.com. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category.