Information Experts

Administrative Assistant and Publications Manager

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt

Position Profile:

Support a Program Manager and 2 strategists on a Department of Homeland Security contract for marketing, and media and Congressional outreach services. This position involves general office administration; logistics management for public speaking events and training; and publications management.

Principal Responsibilities:

• General filing, typing, data entry and copying; printing and assembling marketing materials
• Answer phones, distribute calls and messages
• Verifies facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources
• Manage "library" of materials and keep records up to date
• Assist in travel arrangements and tracking expenses
• Balance and prioritize work to ensure critical items are addressed
• Produce high quality deliverables while working within budget and meeting deadlines
• Interact and confer with IE Team frequently regarding specific work efforts, including seeking regular feedback and input on deliverables
• Keep supervisor aware of workload and potential conflicting commitments
• Assist in the identification, assessment and resolution of issues and problems
• Provide exceptional customer service

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Can easily handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team as well as independently with self direction
• Must possess patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humor, and be solution-focused
• Must have strong professionalism and exceptional interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• College degree required with 1 to 2 years experience.
• Must be able to work on-site for a federal client in Washington, D.C., 9 - 5:30, 5 days a week.
• Must have Secret clearance or confidence in their ability to successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must be U.S. Citizen and have resided in the U.S. for 3 of the past 5 years. Non-U.S. citizens, including Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), need not apply.

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning strategic consulting firm offering integrated communication solutions to commercial, public sector and not-for-profit organizations. Our services help clients bridge the gap between vision and mission fulfillment through all facets of internal and external communications including branding, messaging, education, Websites and outreach materials. Clients look to Information Experts for help defining their position in the marketplace, maximizing their human capital potential, and reaching new and potential customers in forward facing and relevant ways. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, Information Experts is an 8(a) certified, woman-owned business serving the needs of clients across the United States, in Europe and the Middle East.

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