
Executive Administrative Assistant at Significance, Inc. (Arlington, VA)
Significance, Inc.· Arlington, VA· $76k–$83k·
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Job description
At Significance, we believe the best results come from investing in great people. As a woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal civilian and Department of Defense customers, we bring together talented professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and making a meaningful impact. We're proud of the culture we've built - one rooted in trust, collaboration, respect, and genuine relationships. Our people are empowered to share ideas, grow their careers, and deliver exceptional results while supporting missions that matter. It's a culture we're proud of, and one that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for seven consecutive years.
Required Skills:
- Active DoD Secret clearance or Interim Secret clearance required.
- Bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or a related discipline.
- Six (6) years of general experience and five (5) years of relevant experience. OR Associate's degree or equivalent professional experience in business management, business administration, or a related discipline, with eight (8) years of general experience and six (6) years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong editorial skills, including proper grammar, spelling, style, and document structure.
- Experience preparing and managing professional correspondence, reports, presentations, and other office documentation.
- Ability to perform highly detail-oriented work with accuracy and discretion.
- Ability to operate or coordinate the use of video teleconferencing, audiovisual, and web-conferencing equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting the DoD or another Federal Government organization.
- Experience supporting Marine Corps or other DoD headquarters organizations.
- Working knowledge of DoD classified document safeguarding, destruction, and handling procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the office, ensuring effective communication and coordination across program areas.
- Follow applicable DoD, HQMC, P&R, and RFA templates, processes, policies, and best practices.
- Support the Director and office staff with administrative functions, including telephone coverage, visitor management, file management, reports, briefings, and meeting logistics.
- Manage, maintain, and de-conflict calendars, appointments, meetings, conferences, leave, and temporary duty schedules for office personnel.
- Coordinate schedules and administrative requirements with external agencies, organizations, and other Government stakeholders.
- Relay project and administrative status updates to the Project Manager, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Division Director, Deputy Director, and other designated stakeholders.
- Draft, review, staff, file, and update memorandums, routing packages, information papers, presentations, issue papers, meeting minutes, and other official documents.
- Support meetings and conferences, including reserving appropriate spaces, preparing materials, taking notes, distributing documents, advancing presentation materials, and providing other administrative support.
- Schedule and support video teleconferences, web conferences, and teleconferences, including coordinating room and phone reservations and verifying connectivity and audiovisual equipment prior to meetings.
- Support the in-processing and out-processing of personnel.
- Escort and screen visitors and manage incoming telephone calls in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Compile supply orders requested by personnel and submit them for appropriate review and approval.
- Maintain, store, and issue office supplies.
- Submit and track service orders for routine office maintenance and repairs in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for administrative functions supporting the organization.
- Assist with emergency and evacuation procedures as directed.
- Perform other administrative and office support duties as assigned by the Director, Project Manager, COR, or other designated Government personnel.
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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Why work at Significance, Inc.
- Culture: Consistently ranked as a Best Place to Work (7 consecutive years). Emphasis on collaboration, fun, honesty, and excellence. Described as a “family” that helps each other grow.
- Work-life balance: Flexible time off, encouraged volunteerism with non-profits, open-door policy. Management states “happy employees provide the best services to the client.”
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; flexible and dependent care spending accounts; employer-provided life insurance; long- and short-term disability; 401k match with immediate vesting; career-oriented training and educational assistance; maternity/paternity leave; bereavement leave; optional pet insurance.
- Remote/Hybrid: Some positions are fully remote (e.g., “Remote — Full Time Remote” on Lever); others are on-site in Washington, DC, Annapolis, or Alexandria. Clearance eligibility required for many roles.
- Engineering & consulting culture: Focus on mission-critical work for the DoD; employees are bold thinkers and problem solvers who value integrity and collaboration.