Administrative and Business Specialist, Mid

Administrative and Business Specialist, Mid

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether completing an immediate task, recognizing a process gap, recommending a solution, or flexing to support an immerging requirement, our clients need a consultant who can help manage operations while managing responses to external inquiries in a timely manner. That is why we need you, an experienced Administrative and Business Specialist who can analyze every aspect of your customers’ operations and provide high-quality support.

As part of our team, you'll serve the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping to support the execution of advanced government-funded research and development (R&D) programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. You’ll leverage your expertise to provide strategic assessments of new developments in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You’ll maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies. 

You'll serve as an Administrative and Business Specialist supporting clients with a range of administrative and business matters. You will be responsible for managing incoming requirements, facilitating engagements within offices and across the agency, and being readily available to shift your focus to fulfill emerging client requests. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

What You’ll Do:

• Track office-level assignments as requested by the Division Director.
• Identify blockers proactively and work with office leadership to develop strategies to minimize or mitigate those blockers.
• Work with office leadership on strategy for accomplishing office goals.
• Assist with documents and briefing materials.
• Track important milestones or actions.
• Prioritize work by considering its risk, importance, urgency, and potential business, organizational, and client implications.
• Interact with clients, government officials, and other executives in various sectors.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience working in a professional environment
• Experience interacting and communicating with senior-level executives, including SES or GS-15
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to establish effective relationships with the public and display a customer orientation
• Ability to identify and manage client expectations, develop clear objectives and deadlines, and communicate tasks on behalf of agency leadership
• Ability to operate independently within a fast-paced start-up environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in an R&D environment
• Experience with U.S. government health organizations
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects effectively
• Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent organizational and time management skills

Vetting: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.