Admin Support / Receptionist

Position Summary

The Admin Support / Receptionist staffs USTDA’s primary reception areas and serves as the first point of contact for visitors, including senior government officials, foreign dignitaries, Congressional staff, and executives. The role manages visitor intake, badges, inquiries, and administrative support activities. This is a fully on-site GS-7 equivalent position requiring a Secret clearance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Staff and operate reception areas during business hours
• Greet visitors and answer incoming calls professionally
• Interact with high-level government and international visitors
• Cookordinator transportation, parking, and visitor services
• Issue visitor badges and maintain visitor logs
• Cookordinate building security access
• Support conference room scheduling and meetings
• Maintain reception area appearance and organization
• Track office supply inventory
• Perform general administrative support tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma required; higher education preferred
• 13 years of receptionist or office support experience
• Active or obtainable Secret clearance
• Proficiency with office software and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Receptionist experience in a federal or diplomatic environment
• Experience supporting senior officials or foreign dignitaries
• Familiarity with DOS security and visitor badge procedures
• Bilingual ability (Spanish, French, or Portuguese preferred)

Job Location

On-site at the United States Trade and Development Agency in Arlington, Virginia