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The AUKUS Group, within SPA's Sea, Land, and Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations.  Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA’s decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future. This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition.

SPA has an immediate need for a Coordination Assistant supporting the AUKUS trilateral nuclear powered submarine program. #MC

In this role, the Coordination Assistant will support the Submarine Rotational Forces - West (SRF-W) Phase of the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program office. Responsibilities will include 1) Direct support to the SRF-W Director, Deputy Director, and Coordination Lead; 2) Correspondence drafting and formatting; 3) Meeting facilitation and logistics; 4) Coordinating travel and submitting necessary documentation; 5) Documentation and tracking of meeting minutes and action items; 6) Working with international partners to synchronize schedules as applicable. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range:  $80k-110k.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work on-site in Washington, D.C. up to full time, depending upon client needs
• 3+ years of experience with executive scheduling, Defense Travel System, and front office support
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills and the willingness to learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications
• Current DoD SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration (or other relevant field)
• 2+ years experience as an Executive Assistant within DoD
• Experience supporting a Navy acquisition program office
• Service as a senior enlisted or warrant officer in the US Navy
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes