Cogent Security LLC is seeking energetic, adaptive professionals who enjoy detailed organization and possess excellent communication skills. Candidates must be available to work Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm to provide executive support to the Office of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS) within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

 Duties and responsibilities:

• Understand organization, personnel, workflows, and be adaptive to a rapid office pace. 
• Maintain calendars for senior staff, anticipate conflicts, and seek to resolve. 
• Establish and maintain office files and databases, including electronic data files architecture consistent with standard file storage/structure methodologies. 
• Develop and maintain administrative data systems such as contact lists, email distribution lists, and shared calendars. 
• Manage flow of correspondence, classified and unclassified, and recommend process improvements that increase office efficiency and productivity. 
• Operate all forms of office technology including equipment and systems.
• Manage the office equipment of senior staff, provide assistance, and troubleshoot as required.
• Manage and track organizational action items and facilitate progress/closure as necessary.
• Produce briefings and reports on a wide variety of topics at the senior staff’s direction.
• Ensure documents are accurate and complete and conform to appropriate style guide.
• Make travel arrangements and preparations for senior staff.
• Manage physical space within the office including opening and closing areas and providing escort as required.
• Travel with senior staff to off-site meetings and assist them in operating equipment and taking notes as required.
• Perform writing and editorial functions on documents and slides and assist in creating brochures or publications as necessary.
• Facilitate senior level discussions and document as necessary including production of meeting minutes, notes, or other products as appropriate for the setting.

• Minimum of three years professional experience with at least one year interacting with federal staff
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint 
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills
• Active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret security clearance

Position Location: Client site in Washington, DC (possibility of telework one day per week)

Salary Range: $80-100K