Greet and assist all visitors to CRI Headquarters, serving as the primary point of contact for guests, clients, and vendors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
Answer and route incoming phone calls and emails in a courteous and timely manner
Manage visitor sign-in, badges, and conference room scheduling
Maintain reception and common areas to ensure a professional appearance
Distribute mail and go to post office as needed
Provide administrative assistance to executive management and project staff as needed
Prepare, format, and proofread correspondence, reports, and presentations
Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate logistics
Maintain electronic and paper filing systems in accordance with company policies
Assist with document control and records management, including support for government contract documentation
Order and maintain office supplies and coordinate with vendors
Support onboarding activities for new employees (e.g., badges, workspace setup, forms)
Assist with travel arrangements and expense documentation when required
Support compliance with company procedures and federal contract requirements
Organize company events
Ensure a clean and safe work environment
Maintain maintenance schedules for office (call Mathias (building owner), coordinate filter changes, call plumber, call electrician)
Assist with special projects and administrative initiatives as assigned
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and contract-related information

Must be a US Citizen
High School Diploma
Minimum of five years previous experience in office management, administrative support, or front office coordination
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including document formatting, spreadsheet functions, and presentation development.
Ability to use Microsoft Office tools to create reports, analyze data, manage schedules, and support day‑to‑day operations.
Experience supporting federal government contractors or compliance-driven environments (preferred)
Experience coordinating facilities or vendor management (preferred)
Event planning or meeting coordination experience (preferred)
Ability to develop, administer, and/or maintain support of special projects and activities (preferred)
Demonstrated success as a trusted business partner, respecting and understanding the confidential nature of work and office environment (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (knowledge, skills & abilities)
Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management abilities (knowledge, skills & abilities)
Professional demeanor and strong customer service orientation (knowledge, skills & abilities)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (knowledge, skills & abilities)
Ability to handle confidential information responsibly (knowledge, skills & abilities)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust (5c) security clearance (knowledge, skills & abilities)

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