The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers serving the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Homeland Security, Unified Commands and Defense Agencies in addressing important national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise.

Provides principal administrative support in a professional environment to research staff members of a project team(s). Performs a variety of administrative duties requiring knowledge of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the function of the office.  Responsibilities include extensive use of personal computers and appropriate software for production of complex technical and statistical documents, assembling data and formatting reports, preparing charts and graphs.  The nature of this work is deadline and precision oriented.

• Prepares documents on a timely and accurate basis, to include narrative, technical, or statistical reports from typed, taped, automated or handwritten text.  Uses a personal computer and appropriate software for creating, storing, retrieving, formatting and integrating documents and other data in accordance with prescribed format and procedures; may require chart preparation and graphics; responsible for correct spelling and grammar; reviews materials prepared for supervisor's approval for accuracy and proper format.
• Maintains working relationships with other organizational support functions, such as Control and Distribution, Publications Services Office, Technical Information Services Office, to ensure timely, accurate processing of reports for final drafts, reviews, and distribution.
• Maintains project schedules, travel plans and personal itineraries for assigned staff; assures that travel arrangements, security requirements, and administrative support are properly accomplished; coordinates all necessary forms.  Responds to both routine and non-routine telephone inquiries with standard answers or by referral to appropriate staff member. 
• Prepares routine correspondence on own initiative for supervisor's review.  May scan and sort incoming mail and interoffice correspondence into priority categories; note items of interest based on current projects; may retrieve and attach background material before distributing.
• Maintains recurring internal reports, and other types of data as requested; establishes and maintains files as directed; follows up on pending matters to assure that schedules are met; maintains office supply inventory.
• May utilize spreadsheet, graphics or database software programs; also may maintain information systems and databases.  Operates standard automated office systems and equipment to include electronic mail, conference room scheduling and other internal automated systems, fax machine, copy machine and scanning equipment.  May serve as technical resource for other staff members on software questions and issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent, with three or more years experience in secretarial, word processing or administrative functions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle proprietary or sensitive information and to operate effectively under deadlines with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of various software packages to include word processing and spreadsheet, graphics and database applications on microcomputers such as IBM and Macintosh; experience with other automated systems e.g. Microsoft Outlook or other electronic mail system, conference room scheduling systems and other internal automated systems
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI access.

IDA offers a competitive salary, an enviable benefits package, and a superior professional environment in a park-like setting. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required.

The Institute for Defense Analyses is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

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Institute for Defense Analyses
Attn: Employment Office
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
Fax Number: (240) 282-8314
Email: resumes@ida.org