PERIKIN Enterprises maintains a contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence (NSDD) (NA-213). NSDD works with international partners to strengthen capabilities to deter, detect, and investigate the smuggling of nuclear and radiological materials by providing the expertise and tools needed to respond to smuggling events. This includes the deployment and sustainment of radiation detection equipment.
The Sustainability Action Officer will directly support the Director and Deputy Director for the NSDD Sustainability Program. The position requires a background in executive assistance or other administrative support.
This position works a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week on-site at DOE Headquarters, with the option to telework up to two days per week from an approved location.
The position will involve, but is not limited to, the following:
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES- Act as the chief of staff for key members of NSDD Sustainability Program management, including calendar management, meeting coordination/logistics, meeting facilitation, meeting minutes, and general administrative support as needed.
- Track and summarize outstanding actions that NSDD management has requested from others or promised to deliver. Make recommendations on course of action and follow-up.
- Organizational management support through the preparation of briefing materials and pre-briefing program leadership for meetings and briefings on both technical and non-technical subjects. Briefing books are commonly provided in support to travel and key meetings as needed by the Director and Deputy Director.
- Manage the current and future activities, calendar events, and other meetings.
- Lead and coordinate contributors in the completion of program technical and administrative tasks as requested.
- Provide recommendations to improve Sustainability processes and procedures, including specific technologies, policy development, and Program administrative issues. This includes recommendations and support for activities, events, and ongoing projects.
- Updating administrative documents for weekly and monthly updates and reports on administrative and technical issues.
- Develop the agenda and host weekly Sustainability teleconferences with Federal country managers and laboratory sustainability managers.
- Coordinate between HQ and labs on periodic meetings and project updates. Acquire and maintain meeting notes.
EDUCATION- 4-year degree from an accredited university in business administration, communications, public administration, international studies, or a related field
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be self-motivated, proactive, and professional
- Must be able to manage the workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Teams.
- Must have excellent working knowledge of various meeting platforms (Teams, WebEx)
- Must be able to meet or exceed short turnaround deadlines
- Experience with working with senior management
- Time management, problem solving, attention to detail, and organizational skills are critical to effectively anticipate needs
- Must have excellent communication skills, orally and in writing
- Minimum of 3 years as an Executive Assistant
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q (TS equivalent)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance
- Knowledge of U.S. government and U.S. foreign policy
- Knowledge of nuclear security
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds at times
- Domestic and International Travel up to 15%
BENEFITSPERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Health Spending Account
- Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONPERIKIN is an established international professional services, advanced engineering, environmental services, and general construction firm dedicated to providing responsive services to various customers across the country and helping our nation achieve its national defense objectives. Since our founding in 2010, we have succeeded by recruiting professionals committed to helping the United States achieve its national security objectives through infrastructure works, program management, environmental consulting services, and the application of advanced engineering solutions. We operate primarily in federal contracting and select commercial markets, working with the Department of Defense, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, among many others.PERIKIN is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with offices in Tennessee, Texas, Washington DC, and Ohio. At PERIKIN, we believe teamwork is the key to success, which is why we are committed to supporting each other in work and life. We work vigorously to provide our team members with the necessary resources, compensation, training, education, development, and benefits to succeed.
Drug Free Workplace:
Perikin maintains a drug-free workplace and, in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, requires a pre-employment drug screening and background check. This background check includes verification of personal references, credit history, law enforcement records, and employment/education history. Successful completion of these screenings is mandatory for job consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PERIKIN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Pay Transparency Statement:
PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information on your rights under federal law, please visit the OFCCP website
Compensation details: 85000-100000 Yearly Salary
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