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Administrative Assistant II

Position Title:  Administrative Assistant II
Work Location: Chesapeake, VA - In Office    
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt
REQ#24_111905

Summary of duties – Support an executive, group, department, manager, or organization, handling administrative tasks, such as data entry, correspondence, organizing documents, filing, and supporting clerical-related solutions. Administrative Assistants use a computer to develop or work from spreadsheets or databases, create presentations, reports, and other business-related documents. Admin Assistants may be assigned to any variety of business area specific functions.

Specific description of duties may include -

  • Assists in the preparation of reports, technical documentation, test and inspection booklets and other textual material, as well as financial databases and documents.
  • Lends support with set-up and preparation of monthly progress reports, briefs, technical reports as required, and financial reports.
  • Assists in the maintenance of project archives and lessons learned.
  • Receives, controls, organizes, and maintains documents to be stored in libraries and repositories according to company policies and security directives.
  • Ensure all documentation provided is as per Client quality formatting requirements.
  • Schedules and attends meetings to record minutes that document discussions and decisions related to specific Operations Department business functions.
  • Loads project budgets into the accounting system.
  • May be routinely tasked to assist all Operations Department business areas in performing job assignments specific to the functions of that business area to expedite work results while under the tutelage of a business area manager. Some specific assignments for specialized business area functions include, but are not limited to:
    • Builds and validates bill of materials (BOM) for task order estimates, proposals, and fabrication quotes.
    • Utilizes historical cost data to provide Material pricing for cost estimates and task order proposals.
    • Collects subcontractor and vendor pricing to assist in preparing buy versus build analysis during the planning and estimating phase.
  • Process Accounts Payable.
  • Process/review expense reports.
  • Receive and process company travel requests, including booking airfare, hotel accommodations, and car rental reservations.
  • Conducts work IAW established policies and procedures.
  • Travel outside the local area may be required.
  • Possession of an active State Driver’s License is required.
  • Perform any other assignments or tasks as needed or requested by management to assist in accomplishing the organization’s mission, objectives and goals.

Additional Skills and other Notes: 

Minor to moderate experience with:

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Data entry
  • Graphic design (MS Office products, VISO, or AutoCAD)
  • Technical Writing
  • Cost Point

Education / Specialized training –

  • HS diploma or GED may be required depending on varying contract stipulations. Trade school, Associates degree helpful.
  • Degree in relevant field of education and two years relatable administrative work experience.
  • Three consecutive years administrative work experience. Previous Maritime Industry experience beneficial.

Security Clearance – N/A

Certification / Licenses (as required for the task being performed)

  • US Citizen
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Certificate to support any Associates or Trade school accomplishments.

Physical/Environmental Job Requirements –

Physical requirements may include:

  • Lifting/moving up to and including 25 pounds

Company Overview:

Prism Maritime, LLC is a premier maritime service provider for Alteration Installation Team (AIT) and Modernization related Services in support of US Maritime and Shore-based clients. Prism Maritime is a privately held business headquartered in Chesapeake, VA, with offices in San Diego and Ventura, CA.  Established in 2006, Prism Maritime currently employs over 250 professionals and maintains an ISO 9001-2015 certified Quality Management System. 

Prism Maritime is an EEO/AA employer.  We invite resumes from all interested parties without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.  U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. 

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email hropportunities@prismmaritime.com or call:  757-460-8800.

To Apply: Visit 
www.prismmaritime.com and click on Careers>Job Openings 

All applications are active for 90 calendar days.  After 90 days you must re-apply to still be considered for this position.