Administrative Assistant – Federal Program Support

Administrative Assistant – Federal Program Support

Location: Washington, DC 20416 – On-site
Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Schedule: 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: October 6, 2026
Contract Duration: Initial 12-month period with potential annual extensions, subject to Government exercise of option periods and Task Order authorization
Positions Available: 1

Position Summary

YIIU is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant to support a federal Government engagement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Capital Access (OCA), Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) in Washington, DC.

The Administrative Assistant will perform a variety of complex clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties with minimal supervision. The position supports office operations, correspondence, records, meetings, data management, reporting, procurement and budget-related activities, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical, and secretarial support for office operations.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, memoranda, forms, and other documents.
• Perform transcription and document-preparation activities as required.
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and other activities.
• Assist with meeting coordination and preparation of meeting minutes.
• Maintain office files, forms, records, and administrative systems.
• Perform data-management and data-entry activities.
• Respond to inquiries and provide administrative assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct research and provide information related to applicable procedures and requirements.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of reports and other administrative documentation.
• Support bookkeeping and reconciliation activities.
• Provide administrative support for budget and procurement activities.
• Process and distribute mail and other correspondence.
• Maintain distribution lists and other office information.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Provide customer-service support and respond to requests for information.
• Coordinate administrative activities with other offices and external parties.
• Prepare and distribute notices and other communications.
• Assist with quality-assurance activities related to administrative work products.
• Perform other administrative support functions necessary to support OCRM operations.

Education

A high school diploma is required.

An associate degree is preferred but not required.

Experience

Candidates should possess at least two years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

Experience in a Government, financial, legal, or regulatory environment is preferred but not required.

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other documents.
• Ability to maintain files, records, forms, and administrative information.
• Ability to support scheduling, meetings, and office coordination.
• Ability to perform data-management and administrative reporting activities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage administrative assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and customer-service skills.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is on-site in Washington, DC.

The authorized service window is 6:30 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Individual contractor employees generally work an 8-hour day and 40-hour workweek.

Pay: $43.42 - $48.00 per hour

Work Location: In person