Administrative Assistant

Terrestris Global Solutions

Administrative Assistant

Washington, DC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you looking for a Challenge?

    Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We are seeking an Administrative Assistant with a graphic design background to provide support services to the Veteran Affairs office. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris Global Solutions!

    I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

    At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services across four primary functional areas: Human Capital, Training & Development, Technology Services, and Operations & Logistics. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris works to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

    What does a typical day look like for the Administrative Assistant?

    You will:

    • Manage the calendar for the AHPO Director and coordinate meetings and/or conferences.
    • Prepare, edit, finalize, circulate, and track enterprise level correspondence for AHPO leadership.
    • Proofread correspondence for AHPO leadership, including checking for formatting, spelling, grammar, punctuation, use of VA jargon or vague words and phrases.
    • Thoroughly research and support subject matter of enterprise level correspondence from AHPO leadership as required. The types of correspondences include responses to Congressional inquiries, general correspondence, memoranda, monthly activity reports, and PowerPoint presentations.
    • Provide research and supporting documentation in the preparation of AHPO leadership communications content of internal correspondence for AHPO leadership.
    • Ensure the AHPO intranet and internet content are up to date by conducting continuous reviews and research for current and relevant information pertinent to the mission of AHPO. You will submit intranet and internet updates through the website helpdesk, track updates, verify website update accuracy.
    • Develop and coordinate creative designs across all media platforms including digital, video, mobile, social, and other broadcast platforms.
    • Provide technical consultation and support in visual communications and computer graphics; provide technical expertise and artistic guidance in visual information and communications.
    • Ensure final products are Section 508 compliant in accordance with VA standards and in accordance with Section 508.

    What qualifications do you look for?

    You might be the Administrative Assistant we're looking for if you have:

    • A bachelor's degree in a relevant field
    • 5 years relevant administrative and graphic design experience
    • Expert competency with Microsoft Office
    • Expert writing skills
    • A strong sense of ownership and obsession with delighting customers

    We're extra impressed by folks with:

    • Relevant and current certifications
    • Section 508 compliance
    • Drive, initiative, and creativity

    What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

    We offer outstanding benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, generous retirement bonus plans. We also believe strongly in maintaining a quality work-life balance, so we offer a leave package that includes Paid Time Off, holidays, sick days and a fun, creative work environment.

    Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.