AMEWAS, Inc., a growing Department of Defense (DoD)/ Federal Contractor, built on the premise of “Innovating Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.”  We’ve created a close knit family culture focused on continual learning, professionalism and high-performance. Our customers give us praise for the quality of our product:  our employees.

Come find out why.

The position:

AMEWAS, Inc. is seeking highly motivated and talented On-Call, Part-Time Access Control Specialist to support the Advanced Aircraft Research, Development, Test & Evaluation.

This position is classified as AMEWAS labor category Administrative Assistant.

About the 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 On-Call, Part-Time Access Control Specialist may include:

• The selected candidate will support Visitor Control duties by greeting and documenting all visitors according to security procedures, including but not limited to customers, tour groups, base public works, inspectors, and maintainers. 
• The Candidate shall monitor and control access to facility(s) and restricted areas under their responsibility by checking personnel passes, Common Access Cards (CAC) and validating security clearances and visit requests. 
• The Candidate may provide administrative and planning support for meetings and events and maintain schedules for all conference rooms at the AARDT&E facilities, identify appropriate locations for meetings, reserve and set-up meeting locations; send out information to attendees, plan and coordinate logistical, administrative, and security arrangements for leads and attendees, arrange for and check out IT and Audio Visual (AV) systems and equipment, arrange for lunch service, snacks, and refreshments, as needed.
• Creates proxy badges for new employees. Verifies visitor DoD security clearances through JPAS or BASICS II if applicable.
• Inputs visitor requests through BASICS II. Collects visitor cell phones; two way pagers; radios; and requests visitor register their laptops. Sorts and distributes mail.
• Ensures all new personnel read the Standard Operating Procedures; sign the applicable acknowledgment form; and enter the form into the Security Tracking System.

Must-haves:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance

Skills crucial to success at AMEWAS, Inc.:

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 sitting, walking, standing, etc.

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

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More about Us:

AMEWAS, Inc. is a small, Veteran-run 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 participates with E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

It is the policy of AMEWAS, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Additionally, AMEWAS, Inc. will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known or perceived disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may call 301-863-7102. Finally, AMEWAS, Inc. strictly follows guidelines regarding the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

Be sure to check out the rest of our website at www.amewas.com for more information about our company, benefits & family!

Our excellent benefits and perks include:

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