Clearance requirement: Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability determination.

SciTech Services is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The Administrative Assistant will perform overall administrative services to support operational and deliverable objectives.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Coordinate the day-to-day operations of assigned programs and projects.
Provide advanced administrative support for human resources and official travel tasks.
Manage office records in an organized and confidential manner.
Arrange and set up meetings for staff.
Enter purchase requests for the lab and office.
Ensure compliance with all relevant NIH and NIDCR policies, rules and procedures.
Assist in the preparation of the NBS CGE database and government travel for staff members.
Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate location.
Manage data in the ECHM HR database of personnel.
Develop and process documents related to Professional Service Contracts.
Draft, format, and edit complex written documents, letters, memoranda, and email messages.

Job Requirements

Associates degree in related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience.
Previous NIH experience preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the Internet.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in an environment with multiple and conflicting demands while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive matters diplomatically and discreetly.
Exercise initiative and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, with a positive attitude.
Close attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
Exceptional organizational, leadership, analytical, and time management skills.

SciTech offers an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great 401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.

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