Administrative Specialist III: DOE Office of Science - ASCR in Washington, District of Columbia at Aleut Federal, LLC

Aleut Federal, LLC
Administrative Specialist III: DOE Office of Science - ASCR

Job Category: Administrative
Requisition Number: ADMIN003928

Posted: September 17, 2026
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Washington, Dist. Columbia 20001, United States

At Aleut Federal, we believe our mission matters as much as the job. As an Alaskan Native-owned company, we support our Shareholders—the Unangax people of the Aleutian Islands—by delivering high-quality service to federal clients and engaging in our communities. We invest in our people through mentorship, growth opportunities, strong benefits, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accountability. Guided by our motto, “We are One,” we work together with a shared purpose to achieve our mission.

POSITION SUMMARY

The contractor shall provide administrative services support associated with the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the Director, and senior leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Broad range of administrative support services in functional areas that include administrative services, as needed. The work scope includes, but is not limited to, the following administrative support activities:
  • Serve as primary point of contact for input from DOE staff and outside groups for the Director, Office of Science.
  • Serve as "gate keeper" for the schedules of the political and senior executive leadership in the office, determine needs, and handle conflicts in schedules with professionalism.
  • Assist with preparation of background materials for meetings and conferences and coordinates meetings and conferences.
  • Proofread and coordinate communications requiring the signature/approval of the Director for transmittal within DOE as well as externally.
  • Implement administrative policies
  • Receive/Exiting visitors
  • Answering telephones - taking telephone messages
  • Prioritizing Scheduling and Supporting meetings/video conferencing
  • Maintain Office Director calendar – strategic scheduling appointments
  • Provide travel support for Office of Science Director that includes:
    • Utilize AdTrav and Concur automated travel management systems
    • Make travel arrangements (e.g., airline, lodging and transportation reservations)
    • Prepare travel authorizations and vouchers
  • Coordinate, distribute, scan, and file copies of completed correspondence
  • Draft and route correspondence and packages for comment as requested

Job duties and responsibilities may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time, and this description does not represent a complete or exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate's or Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience (no less than 3 years) working at the executive assistant level for senior leadership.
• Experience with political leadership is required.
• Extensive skills in exercising judgment in the absence of direct supervision.
• Ability to anticipate or recognize problems and refer them immediately to the right person for resolution and find common threads among unrelated events to identify potential issues and resolve them.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including keeping track of multiple calendars, tracking meetings and activities and scheduling conferences and business travel and be skilled in proactive, "strategic" scheduling for senior executives and staff. This includes the ability to quickly and efficiently prioritize scheduling demands, often without specific direction from management.
• Highly adaptable in vibrant and quickly moving office environments, and capable of balancing multiple, quick turnaround, high priority tasks. This includes possessing strong communication skills and team work skills, including the ability to process and summarize complex information clearly and succinctly. Effective communication is vital to prevent any misunderstandings and/or misinterpretations.
• Skilled in IT and office automation (e.g., Microsoft Office and Outlook, including strong Powerpoint and Word skills), as well as Departmental processes and procedures for travel, foreign visitor access, and other administrative tasks. Note: if candidate is from outside DOE, they must be aware and able to demonstrate an ability to learn and apply DOE systems quickly.
• Requires knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite and other DOE legacy administrative systems as required.

• Demonstrated skill to work in a fast-paced environment with senior government officials and effectively interfacing administrative staff from the Secretary and Deputy Secretary offices.

• Comfort with multitasking and shifting priorities

Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
• Health insurance
• Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401k and match

Aleut Federal, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AF prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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