We have an outstanding Contract to hire position for anAdministrative Associateto join a leading Company located inLaurel, MD. **US Citizenship is required.** **Work location 100% onsite in Laurel, MD*** Job Responsibilities: + Schedule and confirm appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements. + Ensure the executive's calendar is up-to-date and free of conflicts. + Review the ZPP Leadership Team's calendar for the week to ensure no schedule. + conflicts exist, and everyone's calendar is consistently accurate for the entire month. + Screen and prioritize emails. + Draft, respond to, and follow up on correspondence as needed. + Answer and direct phone calls. + Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external communications. + Prepare agendas, presentations, and meeting materials. + Set up meeting rooms and ensure technology is functioning correctly. + Create, edit, and proofread documents and reports. + Manage document filing and retrieval, both physical and electronic. + Monitor and order office supplies to ensure the office is well-stocked. + Additional duties as assigned. Basic Hiring Criteria: + Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent, Associates Degree preferred + Must have 7+ years related Administrative Assistant experience + Must be highly proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word + Must be proficient with Concur and handling travel arrangements and expenses + Must have strong organization, strong ability to manage tasks, information and deadlines efficiently + Must have strong Verbal and Written communication skills + Juggling multiple responsibilities requires excellent time management; the ability to stay focused and meet deadlines is critical. + Problem-solving skills and adaptability are essential. + Taking the initiative to find solutions within the framework of proper procedures and policy is essential for success in this role. + Must be able to work shift Mon - Fri 8:30am-5pm Desired Qualifications: + Tech-Savvy Proficiency: Familiarity with technology tools and software helps executive assistants streamline tasks and stay efficient. + Financial Acumen and Data Analysis: Understanding financial matters and analyzing data can be valuable for decision-making and planning. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance