Dawson is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the DAWSON "Ohana", you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com.

Administrative Assistance

Summary: To provide management and labor necessary to support Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), First Air Force (1 AF) Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH), Air Forces Space (AFSPACE) Tyndall AFB, FL and its associated units at Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), Rome, NY; and Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) AFB, WA. Will be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, Component-Numbered Air Force (C-NAF), Headquarters Air Force (HAF) standards, instructions, and commercial practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of correspondence and reports and compose routine non-technical correspondence, such as letters of acknowledgement or notification.

• Consolidate and finalize information for various reports; gather and summarize information from files and documents for supervisor’s use in responding to inquiries; edit documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format.

• Screen incoming mail, receive telephone calls, and greet visitors.

• Maintain calendars, schedule appointments, meetings, and conferences.

• Review and update office procedures to ensure effective and efficient operations regarding the clerical, procedural, and administrative work of the unit.

• Establish, maintain, purge, and dispose of office records and files in accordance with regulations and procedures.

• Make travel arrangements including scheduling transportation, making lodging reservations, and preparing travel orders and vouchers.

• Prepare, consolidate, submit, and maintain time and attendance records in accordance with established procedures.

• Gather all requisitions for office supplies, printing support, and related materials and services.

• Update tracker or suspense files as required.

• Training may consist of the following:

  Attend conferences, symposiums, and training course/sessions as needed, Anti-Terrorism Training, Derivative Classification Training, Ancillary Training, Operations Security, Training in support of new or updated technology for the mission requirements, Crew Mission Ready Certification.

Qualifications

• Experience comparable to Air Force Enlisted with a military grade of E5 - E7 has been used to meet this requirement.

• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures required.

• Experience working with the Department of Defense, or other federal agency preferred.

• Computer skills required: Proficient in MS Windows®, MS Project®, MS Office® (package), and Adobe® software. Other skills required: Highly attentive to professional details including style, grammar, and document formatting.

• US Citizenship

• Demonstrate skill in verbal and written communication.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.?All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.??

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contingent upon award of contract