Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 2617354
Location: Hanahan, SC, United States
Date Posted: Sep 29, 2026
Category: Administration
Subcategory: Administrative Assistant
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: Hybrid
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Description

SAIC is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support the USMC team in Hanahan, SC. This individual will play a critical role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly by supporting a team of approximately 100 personnel across a range of administrative functions. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, defense-contractor environment and can manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

This position will be hybrid requiring at least 1-4 days onsite per week.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and book domestic travel (flights, lodging, ground transportation, per diem) in line with company and government policies; maintain travel calendars and serve as primary contact for travel issues.
• Process, reconcile, and track employee expense reports in compliance with SAIC and contract guidelines using Concur (training provided).
• Create, track, and manage SWAT tickets to onboard new employees into the NIWC command, including CAC and Flankspeed provisioning, ensuring timely resolution (training provided).
• Provide general administrative support, including calendar management, meeting and event logistics, digital file organization, and secure handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Five (5) years or more of work experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage and track data for large teams (50+ personnel)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft clear, professional reports and correspondence
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment with minimal supervision

Required Clearance:

• No clearance required to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with government contracting, defense, or large corporate environment