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Sr. Administrative Specialist - Deputy COO/PMO Director

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
12000 Jefferson Ave (Show on map)
Mar 31, 2026
*At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.* Salary Range: $52,300 - $76,200 What your job will be like: Perform a v,ariety of activities with strong internal customer service in support of the Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) and Project Management Office Director, including gathering, collecting, recording, tracking and verifying data and information from multiple sources utilizing all Microsoft suite applications and AI tools. Routinely interface with various stakeholders across the lab community and provide data and information to other Jefferson Lab departments regarding Operations processes and procedures, and has familiarity with compiling and generating reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, correspondence and presentations. In this role you will: , Provide a broad range of administrative support to the DCOO and PMO Director and on occasion, other departments. Areas of support include but are not limited to: scheduling meetings and interviews managing incoming and outgoing inquiries department reports and submittals drafting and proofing correspondence interacting with senior executive international, state and local officials/visitors establishing and maintaining electronic databases and files Prioritize conflicting needs, handle matters confidentially and in a timely manner, proactively follows-through on assignments to successful completion. Assist with coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements, trip accounting and reconciliation. Schedule meetings and deconflict schedules. Schedule conference or meeting rooms as well as plan and schedule meeting logistics and audiovisual resources. Assist with preparing and editing Word Documents, PowerPoint presentations, and other materials. Capture diligent minutes during meetings and discussions and file them accordingly. Assist with administrative functions for lab visitors and events, including travel. Provide administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer when the Executive Administrative Assistant is unavailable. Education Associate's Degree required Experience 7 or more years relevant experience required Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to work independently as well as with a team, depending on the situation., High Thrive in working with a demanding, fast paced office environment., High Ability to work on multiple priorities simultaneously., High Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork while providing courteous and efficient customer service both internally and externally while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information., High Strong organizational and analytical skills., Medium Strong communication skills in phone, virtual and in person environments., Medium Ability to take detailed notes and minutes for meetings., Medium Ability to adapt and perform under changing work requirements., High Ability to maintain and promote a positive attitude., High Good decision-making and negotiation skills., High About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates,LLC,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab** At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans * Flexible Spending Accounts * Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) * 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) * Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs * Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson ScienceAssociates,LLC (JSA) manages andoperatesthe Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSA is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationforpeoplewith disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you areparticipatingin a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity.Generally, suchprograms/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt toacquireU.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointmentswhether or notremuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.