Front Desk Receptionist-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-Junior to support the AMEWAS Corporate 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:

California MD is Marylands #1 City Hiring the Most High-Tech Workers. To learn more about the surrounding area please visit:

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

• Supports the front desk Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-4:00PM EST with a 30-minute lunch
• Answers/Directs phone calls and visitors
• Assists in a variety of clerical and administrative duties
• Processes all incoming and outgoing mail for the company
• 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 to the Human Resource and Recruiting departments (employee birthday lists/celebrations RSVPs for company events Christmas invitations AMEWAS gear inventory new hire package preparation etc.)
• Provides support to the Security Department with access control incoming/outgoing visit requests and other security functions as needed
• Provides weekly support to the Accounts Payable department by assisting with verifying payment of vendor invoices employee expense reports and filing
• Sends checks to vendors via FedEx
• Distributes credit cards
• Tracks monthly consultant timesheets and invoices

Must-haves:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience answering a multi-line phone
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Accounting/Invoicing
• The ability to multi-task/stay organized in a fast-paced professional environment
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance-Secret Clearance required to start

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Costpoint
• Knowledge of visitor requests in DISS
• Knowledge and understanding of the DoD SAAR and CAC Process

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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Heres an added perk: If youre a current AMEWAS employee and your referral is hired you could earn a referral bonus!

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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