Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory is inviting applications for the position of Administrator to support the Chief of Staff (CoS). The Administrator will be responsible for working with the Chief of Staff to ensure the Lab Director’s Office (LDO) runs efficiently, effectively, and consistently. The Administrator will report to the Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with cross functional teams within the organization and external parties to ensure efficient workflow
- Provide other analytical and specialized support to relieve and assist the CoS with administrative details and duties, such as completion of expense reports, assignment of recurring data calls, creating reports, exchanging correspondence, and proofreading documents
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts (including DOE, DOE contractors, Battelle, etc.).
- Manage all domestic and international travel, including reservations, conference registration, transportation, and expense settlements for the LD and CoS.
- Coordinate associated logistics for Leadership Team meetings, retreats, and offsites
- Triage emails, memos, and other correspondence and provide responses in coordination with the CoS
- Maintain control of business sensitive and confidential files.
- Prepare all official correspondence in accordance with established lab guidelines and ensure completion of all required reviews and approvals prior to LD signature; maintain control of business sensitive and confidential files
- Provide coverage for the CoS
- Able to make decisions with limited oversight that include the prioritization of workload under time constraints
- Work with the CoS for surge support when needed
- Showcase utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality, both internally and externally, with a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics
- Must possess the ability to maintain a consistent work schedule during core hours to meet needs of staff
- Serves as a resource for the CoS
- Must be able to work on multiple tasks in a limited amount of time in a fast-paced environment and the ability to set priorities appropriately to accomplish multiple tasks
- Provide thoughtful and tactful communications, while treating others with dignity and respect, while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated task-management skills that involve planning, anticipating deadlines, and the ability to flawlessly assimilate and manage significant amounts of information and detail
- Excellent written communication skills, with knowledge of professional correspondence (i.e., letters, memos, and emails); must be well organized and detailed oriented
- Demonstrated leadership in office management and administration, with ability to anticipate issues before they arise and develop contingencies to allow for quick pivoting
- Reinforce effective corporate governance by ensuring meaningful engagement and proper alignment with the Battelle Executive Group and Board of Directors.
- Maintain a strong commitment to the Lab’s core values and safety principles.
- Deliver SRNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values.
- Maintain a professional office atmosphere; greet and receive visitors (in person, over the phone, and in writing) in a professional, courteous manner.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Communication, English, or related field and 10 years of Executive support experience.
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Degree
- Active DOE clearance
- Proficient computer skills and a working knowledge of software packages, including Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the
“About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov .
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
