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Torch Technologies

End-to-end defense tech product development

Senior Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMassachusetts, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Twelve years of directly related experience, including five years in a Department of War setting, are required.
  • A Secret-level security clearance must be maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level support to Department of War programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
  • Apply technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to government leadership and acquisition program teams.
  • Maintain leadership awareness of mission-critical issues, priorities, and organizational initiatives.
  • Track and monitor action items, taskings, suspense dates, and program deliverables.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing materials, and official documents for leadership review and signature.
  • Coordinate and support meetings, conferences, and working groups, including scheduling, logistics, virtual meeting setup, and documentation.
  • Develop and maintain meeting records, agendas, attendance logs, minutes, and action item trackers.
  • Manage leadership calendars, conference room schedules, and organizational scheduling requirements.
  • Support video teleconferencing and online collaboration platforms, ensuring proper setup and execution.
  • Disseminate program policies, guidance, and organizational communications to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain program files, records, and document repositories in accordance with organizational procedures.
  • Assist with workflow management, office operations, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate, analyze, distribute, and track organizational taskings and responses.
  • Support travel planning, coordination, and execution using the Defense Travel System.
  • Respond to routine inquiries, answer telephones, and provide administrative customer support.
  • Provide recommendations to improve administrative processes, office efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Experience using the Defense Travel System.
  • SharePoint administration and document management experience.
  • Calendar management and executive scheduling support experience.
  • Meeting coordination and virtual collaboration platform experience, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and WebEx.
  • Action item, suspense, and workflow tracking experience.
  • Experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials.
  • Records management and file maintenance experience in accordance with Department of Defense policies.
  • Data collection, analysis, and administrative reporting experience.
  • Experience supporting Department of War acquisition or program management offices.
  • Knowledge of Air Force organizational structures and administrative processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Professional demeanor when interacting with senior military and civilian leadership.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
  • A proactive approach to continuous process improvement.
  • Relationship-building and coordination skills.
  • Ability to anticipate leadership needs and respond effectively.

About the Company

Torch Technologies

End-to-end defense tech product development

Torch Technologies is a 100% employee-owned technology services and solutions provider focused on defense. It delivers end-to-end product design and development, taking concepts from inception through production and long-term sustainment. Its software development and engineering teams work in agile ways to deliver value, with capabilities spanning prototyping, technology integration, and long-term support. As a major defense contractor, Torch Technologies supports the armed forces and wins contracts that fund its research and development. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, the company operates a large Design, Development and Integration campus and eight regional offices, underscoring its substantial physical footprint in delivering technical solutions to government customers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$15.1M
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Founded
2002

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