Administrative Assistant (Security Clearance)

Job Type : Regular

Regular

We are always seeking passionate and technically savvy Administrative Assistants to support Researchers in various disciplines.

RAND is currently seeking Mid-Senior level Administrative Assistants to provide high-level support to national security work requiring a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance.

This role requires a self-starter and strong team player who is forward thinking, able to swiftly change pace, adapts to changing priorities and can juggle complex assignments while working under minimal supervision.

We seek individuals who are committed to our core values of quality and objectivity and who want to make an impact. We value qualified candidates with unique backgrounds and work experience.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Advanced technical skills.

Prioritizing professionalism within the workplace, demonstrating tact, courtesy, and discretion when working with clients and other staff members.

Work both independently and effectively as a team player.

Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on multitasking.

The capacity to work accurately with an attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

Ability to handle multiple tasks with exceptional judgement and prioritize a wide range of complex support responsibilities.

May perform as a technical resource and mentor colleagues.

Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Mac and / or PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Security Clearance

This position requires a DoD security clearance. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.

S. Citizenship. Candidates with an active clearance are preferred.

Experience

Administrative Assistant IV : 4 years minimum experience; 6 years preferred

Administrative Assistant V : 5 years minimum experience; 6 years preferred

Education

Minimum : High School; Preferred : BS / BA

Location

Washington, DC (some roles offer hybrid and flexible schedules). Fully remote is not available for this role.

Salary Ran ge : $55,900 - $93,500

Administrative Assistant IV $55,900 - $83,200

Administrative Assistant V $62,700 - $93,500

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities;

a candidate’s work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. This position is overtime eligible.

Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience.

In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Diversity, equity, and inclusivity are essential operating principles at RAND. We are committed to maintaining a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff, where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

This commitment is guided by an organization-wide framework for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and paired with significant investments to sustain and center these principles in leadership, research, and community and stakeholder engagement.

An advisory council comprised of staff at all levels provides critical feedback and perspective on the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion plans and activities.

Employee Resource Groups are staff-driven grassroots communities that seek to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at RAND by facilitating community, connection, and a greater sense of belonging and well-being among colleagues.

In our recruitment and retention efforts, we seek unique backgrounds, original views, and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook.