Administrative Assistant (Security Clearance)

Job Type:

Want to work in an exciting, challenging and intellectual environment?

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

Multiple administrative assistant positions supporting Researchers and Directors across the organization depending upon experience level. This role requires a team player who is flexible, able to swiftly change pace, adapts to changing priorities and juggle a varied work mix while working under minimal supervision.

We want 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.

Successful candidates will possess:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Solid 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 organization skills with emphasis on multitasking

• The capacity to work accurately with an attention to detail.

• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

• Ability to multitask andprioritize a wide range of support responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Mac and/or PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Security Clearance:

This position requiresa DoDsecurity clearance and/orsecurity clearance through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS "Fitness").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:

Junior: up to one-year minimum experience; 3-5 years preferred

Mid/Senior Level: 1-2 years minimum experience; 6-8 years preferred

Education Requirements:

Minimum: High School; Preferred: BS/BA

Location:

Washington DC (some roles offer hybrid and flexible schedules)

Salary Range

Diversity at RAND

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet