Title:

Administrative Assistant

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

Innovative Projects: Are you experienced in providing administrative support in dynamic environments? Join a mission-driven team supporting the Spacecraft Engineering Division at the Naval Research Laboratory. Bring your organizational skills and commitment to excellence as you contribute to impactful operations while fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in procuring and developing a Spacecraft Servicing Mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties: Supports general business operations by providing simply administrative support activities. Basic oral and written communication skills are required. The skills acquired for this job are typically acquired through a high school diploma and 5+ years of experience.Task Oriented: Typical duties include general clerical, receptionist and project based work. Under fairly close supervision, works to complete defined tasks in accordance with standard procedures requiring some knowledge of general office procedures.Procurement: Serves as Purchasing Card holder for customer directed orders and provides monthly purchasing reports. Maintains records, accounts, and/or correspondence with customers, vendors or other groups.Customer Service: Professionally interacts with customers and vendors to ensure efficient ordering and delivery of purchased materials.Team Leadership: Mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success. Assists with processing timecards by monitoring for errors and omissions, and answering employee questions.

                                              

Work Environment:

Location: Hybrid – On-site 2-3 days/week at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC.Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required.Working Hours: Standard 40 hours per week.

Qualifications:

Required:

Secret Clearance: Must possess DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.Task Oriented: Focused on and devoted to completing assigned tasks, especially those that contribute to the success of the contract.Microsoft 365: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.Communication Skills: Good personnel interaction and basic oral and written communication skills are required.Program Management: Provide administrative or secretarial support to a department and/or Manager.

Desired:

Procurement Experience: Requires ability to perform basic numerical, statistical, and/or financial analysis.Team Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment.Continuous Improvement: Commitment to ongoing professional development and innovation.Defense Sector Experience: Previous experience in the defense sector or with DoD projects.

Ready to Make a Difference?

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.

These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.