AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Department of Defense (DoD)/ Federal Contractor, is seeking highly motivated and talented Executive Assistant.  This position is on a SCA contract which is subject to the terms and conditions of the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

Location:  Patuxent River, Maryland#1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers (California-Lexington Park, Maryland). To learn more about our surrounding location, please visit: Visit St. Mary’s.

A typical day as an Executive Assistant may include:

• In addition to secretarial duties (filing, taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements), this position will provide administrative support to executive staff with office management responsibilities.
• The Administrative Assistant may be required to work independently on projects requiring research and preparation of briefing charts and other presentation materials.
• Coordinates activities and support from other administrative and clerical staff in the department.
• Works independently while receiving little detailed supervision and guidance.
• Maintains a professional office atmosphere and work place, meets and greets important and high ranking visitors and understands Navy protocol and customs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in performing stated functions
• BA/BS degree may substitute for 6 years of experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint
• DoD Secret security clearance

Education and Certifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Security Awareness Training
• Privacy Act Training

This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Executive Assistant.

AMEWAS participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

AMEWAS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Soft Skills & Competencies Required:

Customer-focused attitude with high level of professionalism and discretion. Ability to work effectively with management and part of a team to meet targets.  Is reliable, possesses initiative, and works well as an individual or part of a team.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment requires the employee to work in an office, sitting in a cubicle or at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday.  Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

The employee may be required to walk short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site.  In some occasions, the employee may be required to drive to offices or buildings near the work site.  In rare occasions, travel may be required.

About the Organization

AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran owned company that has been providing excellent technical, engineering, administrative, and management services to the Department of Defense for more than 35 years. At AMEWAS we understand the need for a successful work/life balance and are focused not just on fulfilling customers’ needs, but ensuring our employees are a top priority as well.

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS easily recognizes and rewards performance, dedication, and longevity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development, optimum working conditions, and unique benefits.

AMEWAS has 4.8/5 stars on Glassdoor! Check out our reviews HERE and see what other job seekers have to say!

Our excellent benefits and perks include:

• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement & outreach
• Team building events
• Wellness program
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Discounted gym membership
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance