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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Lead Administrative Assistant

Full-TimeDeadline 10/1/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • A minimum of six years of administrative support experience.
  • A minimum of two years as a team lead or primary administrative point of contact.
  • Ability to provide a favorable credit history.
  • Ability to pass background and drug screening.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and other office automation tools used to prepare correspondence, manage records, track data, maintain workflows, and support administrative reporting.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, monitor administrative workflow, prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and review work products for accuracy, completeness, formatting, and consistency.
  • Ability to lead, manage, and motivate team members to meet contract expectations, maintain service quality, and support timely completion of assigned administrative responsibilities.
  • Knowledge of administrative and office support regulations, procedures, practices, and policies, with the ability to identify requirements, anticipate issues, and recommend practical office procedures or workflow improvements.
  • Knowledge of methods for gathering, evaluating, summarizing, and presenting information from multiple sources while considering relevance, source quality, sensitivity, and the intended use of the material.
  • Skill in preparing forms, documents, reports, and correspondence; drafting replies to routine inquiries; reviewing materials submitted for approval or signature; and ensuring documents are clear, complete, and properly formatted.
  • Accurate typing and data-entry skills sufficient to prepare correspondence, input and extract information, maintain records, and support routine reporting requirements.
  • Ability to anticipate administrative and program support needs, coordinate effectively with internal and external sources, and take timely action to help accomplish office objectives.
  • Advanced written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to interact professionally and effectively with senior executives, managers, government personnel, contractor staff, and visitors.
  • Fine motor skills sufficient to use computers and a calculator and withstand repetitive keyboarding for extended periods.
  • Visual, auditory, and communication abilities sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Ability to kneel, bend, and twist at the waist occasionally.
  • Ability to push, pull, carry, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly and more on an occasional basis.
  • Ability to travel by plane and safely operate a motor vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day oversight of assigned contractor personnel, including workload distribution, assignment tracking, service coverage, escalation support, and coordination with program management regarding performance or operational concerns.
  • Perform complex clerical and administrative duties for senior officers, managers, and professional staff, including handling confidential or sensitive information, preparing initial drafts of correspondence and memoranda, proofreading materials, tracking internal reports, and gathering information for action by SEC personnel.
  • Use office automation software and SEC-approved systems to prepare and edit correspondence, enter and retrieve data, conduct research, create documents, send emails, maintain filing systems, update office-level spreadsheets, and support SharePoint, sec.gov, or other SEC web application updates.
  • Process, route, and file correspondence, documents, internal reports, forms, and tips, complaints, and inquiries from the public in accordance with SEC direction and office procedures.
  • Process SEC forms and administrative requests, including time and attendance forms, visitor access requests, desktop publication requests, facilities requests, office supply requests, and maintenance-related needs.
  • Answer and route telephone calls, greet callers and visitors professionally, record accurate messages, document required follow-up, answer routine questions, and support front reception operations as assigned.
  • Assist the public and/or employees at the front reception counter and locate documents and files.
  • Schedule appointments, maintain calendars, reserve meeting rooms, prepare agendas, arrange video and teleconference support, coordinate SEC IT support as needed, and record meeting minutes when assigned.
  • Print, copy, fax, scan, assemble, distribute, file, and maintain documents; type letters, reports, newsletters, and other materials; and create PowerPoint or other presentation materials as requested.
  • Interact with other SEC offices, divisions, and outside organizations to obtain, verify, and provide information requested by SEC personnel.
  • Review and proofread work products for accuracy, completeness, formatting, and consistency before submission or distribution.
  • Under the direction of SEC personnel, assist with updating office forms, procedures, supplies, equipment tracking, filing systems, schedules, and communications used to support division operations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting the SEC, a federal agency, financial regulatory operations, litigation support, or executive office operations.

About the company

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Anchorage, Alaska

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Chenega Naswik won a $6.4 million FBI Academy security contract starting May 2026.
  • DHS gave Chenega Naswik a $78.6 million PSO task order in March 2026.
  • DARPA extended SecuriGence with a $121.5 million modification in June 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Chenega Global Protection faces Kalantari FLSA class action in Colorado since March 25, 2025.
  • Chenega Security and Support Solutions filed a WARN notice for 64 Alaska employees in 2026.
  • Chenega’s 8(a) edge weakens after July 2030, forcing tougher price competition across contracts.

What makes Chenega unique

  • Chenega wins recurring federal security work at FBI, DHS, IRS, and Army sites in 2026.
  • SecuriGence broadened Chenega MIOS into cybersecurity, software engineering, and cloud operations after 2024.
  • Chenega’s Alaska Native and 8(a) structure supports fast recompetes and sole-source federal access.

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Company News

ExecutiveBiz
May 21st, 2026
Chenega subsidiary awarded contract for security services at FBI Academy.

Chenega subsidiary awarded contract for security services at FBI Academy. * Chenega Naswik International has received a $6.4 million contract to provide security services for the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia * CNI President David Pine said the award is a source of pride for the company and a key component of its law enforcement agency business line * The contract has a 5-year period of performance which begins this May Chenega Corporation subsidiary Chenega Naswik International will work to provide the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia, with security services 24/7 under a new, competitively awarded contract. What is the Scope of the FBI Academy Contract? Chenega told ExecutiveBiz on Wednesday that the security services required under the contract include access control, visitor screening and visitor badge processing. The contract has a performance period of 5 years and is worth $6.4 million. Work begins May 2026. Commenting on the award, CNI President David Pine said, "The Chenega team is proud to have been awarded this contract once again and continue its partnership with the FBI's Training Division." "Supporting the FBI Academy is an important component of Chenega's law enforcement agency business line which includes projects with the United States Secret Service James J. Rowley Training Center, DHS Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers and the NASA Protective Services Training Academy," Pine added. What other security services contracts has CNI secured in 2026? The contract with the FBI Academy is CNI's latest security services award from U.S. government customers this year. In late March, the Chenega subsidiary announced having secured an $8.5 million contract to continue its role of supporting force protection operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Humphreys Engineer Center in Alexandria, Virginia. CNI had delivered similar services since 2023, and with the contract, the company would continue providing support through September 2030. And in early March, CNI secured a five-year, $78.6 million task order from the Department of Homeland Security via its FPS Acquisition Division multiple award contract for protective security officer services. The award called for the provision of access control, patrol support and other armed security guard services at IRS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and the IRS New Carrollton Center in Lanham, Maryland. Work on the contract is expected to start in June and run through May 2031.

GovCon Wire
Mar 13th, 2025
Anna Cometa Joins Chenega as Corporate Counsel

Anna Cometa joins Chenega as corporate counsel.

ExecutiveGov
Sep 26th, 2024
Chenega & CyberSheath Pass JVSA Validation With Perfect Score

Chenega Corporation has collaborated with CyberSheath to pass a Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment-or JSVA-validation with a perfect score of 110.

FOCUS Investment Banking
Jun 7th, 2024
Chenega Corp Acquires SecuriGence LLC

FOCUS Investment Banking announced that Chenega Corporation has acquired SecuriGence LLC. Chenega, an Alaska Native village corporation, supports defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers. FOCUS has been a buyside advisor for Chenega, identifying quality companies for acquisition. SecuriGence, known for its exceptional service to the Defense and Intel communities, will enhance Chenega's MIOS division. Chenega's leadership praised SecuriGence's technical capabilities and cultural alignment.

FOCUS Investment Banking
Jun 7th, 2024
FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Chenega Corporation in its Acquisition of SecuriGence LLC

Washington, DC (June 7, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a […]