Receptionist/Office Assistant

Bowhead is seeking a Receptionist/Office Assistant to provide general routine office administration functions and work the front desk for the Dahlgren office in Dahlgren, VA. This position is on‑site and does not allow telecommuting.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the Program Management team, including scheduling, meeting coordination, meeting minutes, and tracking deliverables.
• Assist employees with travel arrangements and expense reporting.
• Serve as front‑desk receptionist: greet guests, verify badge information, answer the general phone system, and schedule conference rooms.
• Assist with onboarding and separating staff as required.
• Order office materials and support contract review as needed.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional experience in office assistance and administrative functions.
• Experience supporting interactions with direct employees, consultants, and vendors from public government‑sponsored enterprises (e.g., FHLMC) and commercial entities such as real‑estate agencies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret‑level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 35 lb, stand and walk for prolonged periods, and twist, bend, and squat periodically.

Qualifications

• Basic ordering/contract‑review experience preferred.
• Proficiency with one or more of the following systems: SharePoint, CostPoint, Deltek.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Effective communication with all employee levels and external contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Pay

Target salary is $16.03 /hr to $25.00 /hr, commensurate with experience. Salary is a general guideline; final offer considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, key skills, internal equity, and market considerations.