Compass Solutions, a leading government contracting company based in Alexandria, VA is seeking a motivated, customer service orientated, professional Administrative Assistant I. Experience in providing general Administrative support is required. Experience supporting the US Department of State- Foreign Service Institute is a plus. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a positive, upbeat, sometimes fast paced office with great people who are respectful, supportive, and will recognize hard work. Responsibilities include: Provides basic administrative support as needed to include coordinating specials functions and events, perform data entry tasks with the use of Microsoft Access, setting up and operating audio-visual equipment, answering phones, screening calls, making appointments, photocopying, drafting correspondence (letters, cables, memoranda and other documents as required), maintaining bulletin boards, maintaining electronic and paper files, providing course support and other office/classroom duties as assigned. Arranges meetings including selecting mutually satisfactory time, reserving meeting space, notifying participants, attending meetings as required to prepare reports of the proceedings. **Applicants must be able to pass a background investigation prior to start of work.** Skills required: 1. Proficient with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, and OUTLOOK. Experience working with Microsoft ACCESS to enter data and generate reports. 2. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 3. Work well in a fast paced environment. 4. Able to manage multiple tasks from a number of staff members. 5. Can work well with a team as well as individually. Compensation: $35.9K - $42.4K. Benefits: Compass offers a competitive benefits package which includes: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with attractive company match, SmarTrip, 10 paid holidays per year and paid annual leave. Please provide your resume in response to this position. Location: Arlington, VA Compensation: $35.9K-$42.4K Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc