Administrative Support Specialist

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Air Force, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Data Collection, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Distribution Management, Documentation, Ecosystems, Executive Assistant Skills , File Management, Government, Internet Video, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Life Insurance, Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Military, Military Operations, Multitasking, Office Management, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Plan Meetings, Prepare Correspondence, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Tracking, Sales, Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, System Integration (SI), Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, United States Citizen, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts
POSTED
2 days ago
Position Summary:

Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Administrative Support Specialistproviding support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBN). This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA supporting the Interoperaable Air and Missile Defense Branch (HBNI) of the International Command & Control and Sensors Division (AFLCMC/HBN).  This organization manages a full portfolio of Middle Eastern, Pacific and Eastern European programs executing under the Foreign Military Sales/Security Assistance umbrella.  

Responsibilities:

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring seamless administrative and operational support for leadership and program staff.

 

Duties include, but not limited to: 

  • Executive Support & Communication:

    • Keep leadership informed of mission-related issues and key updates.
    • Monitor progress on various taskings and initiatives, ensuring timely execution.
    • Provide information and background materials for program events.
    • Draft official documents for leadership approval and signature.
    • Disseminate program policies and initiative guidance across the organization.
    • Interface with Foreign Nationals and Foreign Agencies overseas will be required
    • Interface with High Ranking Military/Civilian members of US and foreign nations is required
  • Meeting & Conference Coordination:

    • Schedule, coordinate, and support physical and virtual meetings.
    • Prepare background information and invite required participants.
    • Maintain and file meeting documentation, including attendance logs, minutes, and action items.
    • Manage scheduling and technical requirements for video and on-line conferencing.
    • Maintain logs and instructions for conferencing equipment setup and execution.
  • Administrative & Office Management:

    • Prepare correspondence, reports, papers, and briefings following applicable policies and templates.
    • Maintain appointment calendars and conference room schedules.
    • Answer telephones, forward messages, and respond to routine inquiries.
    • Support coordination, distribution, and tracking of action items and suspense responses.
    • Provide recommendations on administrative and office management processes.
    • Assist with file management and document updates for the program office.
  • Travel & Logistics Support:

    • Assist with travel planning, arrangements, and execution per the Defense Travel System (DTS) and Defense Travel Administrator’s Manual.
    • Ensure proper coordination of travel documentation and logistics.
    • Forward messages to program team members and provide Government-approved responses as required.
    • Learn/track the Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) for the submission of country clearance data
  • Organizational Compliance
    • Inspection/MICT software Usage, Data Gathering and Input/Maintenance
    • Unit Manning Document Usage, Data Gathering and Input/Maintenance
Qualifications:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance 

Education: Bachelor’s degree with 3 years experience, 1 of which must be in the DoD OR,

    • 5 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

 

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and DoD work-flow systems

Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent communication and briefing skills for senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB

Onsite - 5 days a week in office, temporary hybrid may be vailable for 3 days in office based upon organizational need

 

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Company Overview:

Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.

 

Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Please Note::

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.

 

This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.

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About the Company

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Established in 1997, Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd. is a leading provider of management, analytical, and technical support services for government and private-sector customers. Odyssey delivers innovative solutions in response to complex and challenging customer requirements.

Our portfolio of successful projects demonstrates our ability to efficiently plan, staff, and manage efforts of all scopes and sizes. Our employees provide tailored functional expertise in technology, engineering, and management principles. We offer vast experience in acquisition strategy development and document generation; source selection support; cost, schedule, and performance management; systems engineering and analysis; risk management; cost/benefit and earned value analysis; computer-based training development; communication planning and operations; and lifecycle sustainment and product support. Odyssey also offers research and acquisition support services to the DoD medical domain, leading DoD medical mission support through several prime services contracts.

A six-time Inc. 5000 honoree, Odyssey has earned recognition on the 2019 Inc. 5000 as one of the most successful companies in America. In Inc.’s annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., we were ranked #162 in the Government Services category, delivering a wide range of services to DoD customers and beyond.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
http://www.odysseyconsult.com