Program Assistant, Basic at WR Systems

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements: None

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY: WR has an opportunity for a Program Assistant, Basic to provide administrative and documentation support to the program/project in direct support of a customer.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

•        Coordinate with Project Manager and/or senior personnel on preparing and reviewing reports and other project-related documentation.
•         Assist Project Manager and/or senior personnel with responding to inquiries and data calls.
•         Track project-related administrative activity.
•         Arrange and prepare materials for conference calls and meetings.
•         Prepare agendas, records minutes, and tracks action items for meetings.
•         Draft and send project-related correspondence.
•         Coordinate with vendors.
•         Provide other administrated tasks as needed.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

•         High School diploma or equivalent.
•         Three (3) + years of administrative experience.
•         Two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Word, Logistics and Procurement.
•         Experience in procurement, accounting, and logistics support of complex engineering systems and equipment, including hardware and software configurations.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

Benefits Offered: WR offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and Tuition Reimbursement.

WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.