Administrative Research Specialist at Kforce Inc in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Administrative Research Specialist in Arlington, VA.

Duties Include:

• Administrative Research Specialist will collect, evaluate, and synthesize data from industry and DoD stakeholders through facilitated working discussions


• Draft documents that summarize collected data from research and discussions, effectively capturing implications to relay accurate messaging


• Develop engagement narratives and delegate the development of internal and external IBP deliverables to support the engagement process


• Liaise between IBP, the DoD, and industry stakeholders to enhance communication and transparency in engagement processes


• Schedule engagements, vehicle, and attendee registration


• Build and maintain trusted partner relations with USD(A&S), ASD(IBP), IBP leadership, and industry partners


• As an Administrative Research Specialist, you will create presentations with charts and graphs to present to higher-ups and management


• Define key roles and responsibilities and develop an implementation plan for execution of work


• Track task progress using tools such as Gantt charts, SOPs, and checklists to ensure compliance and manage leadership expectations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree is required


• 5 or more years of experience supporting DoD or other Federal agencies


• Prior experience providing administrative support to senior DoD leadership


• Knowledge of the defense industry and economics is highly desirable; The capability to gain extensive knowledge in researched areas is preferred


• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay research findings and proper messaging to/from DoD leadership and in deliverables/documents assisting industry/DoD engagements


• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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