Executive Administrative Assistant to theVice President and Director of the Homeland Security Research Division (HSRD)

Job Type:

Executive Administrative Assistant to theVice President and Director of the Homeland Security Research Division (HSRD)

RAND offers anexciting opportunity to provide high-level executive administrative support to theVice President and Director of the Homeland Security Research Division (HSRD)in theWashingtonoffice. This position requires discretion and professional demeanor, strong organizational skills, the capacity to work independently withboththe office of the Vice President andinternal and externalstakeholders. Must have the ability to handlea variety oftasks within time constraints,possess excellent technical skills,andutilizegood judgment in prioritizing a wide range of support responsibilities. In addition, an important component of this position requires working closely with other corporate officers and their assistants in handling a variety of materialsand subject matter of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Core responsibilities at the desk will include scheduling, planning, and supportingthe division's high levelmeetings, events,andtravel. Corporate duties may also include helping with corporate-related functions as well astake onany overflow work and/or to provide general back-upsupportto the executive officers, as needed.

Other administrative duties may include drafting and/or preparing correspondence, memos, reports, presentations, and briefings. Seeking one who can takehigh level meeting notes, preparemeeting agendas, as well respondto a large volume of electronic mail. Maintaining and organizing filing systemsfor easy retrievalof correspondence and documentsis needed, as well as one's availability to support onsite division events and conferences,and other related responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, exhibit good judgment and possess the ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal direction. The position requiresseveral years of high-level executive administrative experience and demonstrated exceptional organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. A strong sense of discretion is required in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. It is also essential that the individual be a team player and be able to demonstrate tact, courtesy, and judgment in working with all levels of individuals within and outside of RAND.

Must possess advanced computer skills in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook to produce a variety of high quality documents in a timely, error-free fashion.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of 6 years of relevant high level administrative support experience. Completion of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for two years of related experience

Education:

BA/BS preferred or equivalent experience.

Security Clearance:

The ability to get Fitness is required for this role. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance and a secret clearance is required for this position.

Location:

Washington DC or Pittsburgh, PA. This is a hybrid role (working onsite at least 2-3 days each week). Fully remote is not available for this role.

Salary Range: $75,700 - $109,900

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

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