Front Desk Receptionist (ACO) Junior

At AMEWAS we dont just support defense- we shape it. For over 40 years weve been a trusted partner of the Department of Defense (DoD) by providing cutting-edge engineering testing and evaluation for U.S. Navy weapons systems.

Our people are the heart of our mission. Across our headquarters in California Maryland and offices in Orlando FL and San Diego CA youll find a diverse and driven team committed to making a real impact for our Nations Warfighters.

If youre ready to grow your skills be challenged by meaningful work and contribute to something biggerthis is where you belong.

Come do work that matters. Join AMEWAS.

The Position:

AMEWAS is seeking a highly motivated and talented Front Desk Receptionist (ACO)-Junior to support Airworthiness Cybersafe Office. The salary range of this position is $45000.00 - $53000.00 and is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for remote work; on-site support is required.

About the location:

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Position Background:

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Airworthiness and CYBERSAFE Office (ACO) is the designated authority for flight clearance and CYBERSAFE products for all USN/USMC aircraft has delegated responsibility as the Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Products Administrator and is designated as Naval Aviation Technical Information Products (NATIP) Program Manager. The ACO is delegated the authority for approving and publishing Interim Flight Clearances (IFC) NATOPS NATIP Military Type Certificates and CYBERSAFE Certificates for all USN/USMC aircraft systems and provides direction empowerment and tasking to execute the AW and CYBERSAFE processes on behalf of the COMNAVAIR.

A typical day as a Front Desk Receptionist (ACO)-Junior may include:

• Supports the front desk Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM-4:00 PM EST with a 30-minute lunch
• Answers/Directs phone calls and visitors
• Assists in a variety of clerical security and administrative duties
• Maintains conference room schedules
• Helps all departments prepare for meetings (tracking RSVPs ordering food preparing the spaces etc.)
• Maintains all AMEWAS office supplies (inventory price comparison ordering)
• Provides support for Editorial and Software Project Managers with general administrative tasking
• Provides support to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) with access control incoming/outgoing visit requests and other security functions as needed
• Creates/Modifies various documents using Microsoft Office
• Prepares meeting materials and assists with the development of PowerPoint presentations
• Schedules and coordinates meetings appointments and travel arrangements
• Coordinates remote and virtual calls as needed using collaboration utilities (Teams Zoom etc.)
• Helps prepare weekly reports and other departmental projects as needed

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience answering a multi-line phone in a professional manner
• Capability to work with multiple types of personalities
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint etc.)
• Experience working with spreadsheets creating slides and drafting documents
• Experience with collaboration tools such as MS Teams and ZOOM
• The ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and Attention to detail
• Experience working in an office environment
• The ability to take meeting minutes and notes
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Costpoint
• Experience with JPAS
• Experience working as a Facility Security Officer (FSO)

Skills Crucial to Success at AMEWAS:

Candidates must demonstrate a customer-focused mindset professionalism and discretion while working collaboratively with management and teams to meet objectives. Candidates should be hard-working individuals with strong attention to detail and the ability to foster a positive team-oriented culture.

Physical Environment and Working Conditions:

The physical environment for this position requires the employee to work in an office sitting in a cubicle or at a desk looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable. The employee has discretion about sitting walking standing etc.

The employee may be required to travel short distances to offices/conference rooms and buildings on site or near the work site. On rare occasions overnight travel may be required.

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Our Excellent Benefits and Perks:

Staying connected to our core values sets us apart from our competition! AMEWAS recognizes and rewards performance dedication and creativity. We are committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation creative work teams and the opportunity to grow in their career. We also provide a robust benefits package including:

• Medical dental vision 401(k) Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance
• Paid vacation holiday and sick leave
• Generous tuition and training assistance program
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonuses
• Employee longevity recognition
• Community involvement and outreach
• Team building events
• Recognition program
• Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mobile service discount
• Fitness reimbursement program

AMEWAS is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to race religion color national origin age sex disability protected veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Recruiting department via phone at or email at .

AMEWAS participates in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: AMEWAS does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party staffing agencies recruiters or headhunters.

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