Strategic Analysis, Inc (SA) is seeking a versatile, skilled Administrative Assistant to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) activities. The ARPA-H mission is to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone by supporting the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems.
The Administrative Assistant candidate should have experience in the areas below and working in fast paced environments and supporting senior leadership.
- Serve as Senior Executive Assistant for the Office Director (OD) to support all aspects of his/her daily work routine.
- Coordinate work with DARPA staff as needed; play a key role in the coordination of staff efforts both within and outside the office and Agency.
- Track all actions/taskers to ensure they are addressed in a timely fashion (i.e.: responding to data calls, providing input to briefings, developing talking points and coordinating responses and input for upcoming meetings with internal and external stakeholders)
- Track and follow-up on action items for the office and OD.
- Take meeting minutes, create and edit program and administrative documents.
- Assist in Front Office activities and processes including planning, prioritization, and execution.
- Assist the OD in the development of presentations and white papers for internal and external audiences.
- Determine priority of matters of attention for the OD; redirect matters to staff or handle individually, as appropriate.
- Keep the OD advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
- Routinely perform a wide variety of support duties.
- Schedule office meetings; assist in the preparation and distribution of meeting agendas and materials.
- Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
- Other additional and/or alternative duties as assigned.
NIH business system experience is desired but not required.
Qualification Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma
Clearance
- HHS, NIH Public Trust (Ability to obtain)
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years working with senior leadership in a professional environment.