Office Manager

Position Title: Office Manager

Date Reviewed: 30 APR 2024

Position Type: Regular, Non-Exempt

Rate of Pay: DOE

Position Reports To: Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

FTE: 1.0

Supervises Others: Yes ☐ No ☒

Position Summary

Since its inception in 2004, GEOST has been committed to solving mission-critical space domain and ISR challenges for DOD, IC, and commercial customers. Our vision is to revolutionize the space-based payload market with innovative and novel designs for space, terrestrial, and airborne environments. As we grow our operations in Tucson, AZ and Northern VA, we remain dedicated to the collaborative and innovative culture that is the foundation of our business. GEOST is an operating unit of LightRidge Solutions.

GEOST seeks an enthusiastic and highly capable Office Manager/Executive Assistant to join its growing team. An ideal candidate will manage administrative duties at a new facility in Chantilly, VA and support a welcoming office environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative duties in the office to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Support the scheduling and organization of meetings and events.
• Schedule travel and complete other administrative tasks for Senior Leadership.
• Complete expense reports.
• Take inventory of and restock office supplies, snacks, and drinks.
• Sort incoming mail and plan for outgoing mail.
• Greet and escort visitors.
• Answer reception phone; take and deliver messages.
• Perform data entry and other clerical support tasks as needed.
• Work efficiently, managing time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with project management and team members across disciplines.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a professional office environment.
• Experience as an Office Administrator.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Thorough, organized, and attentive to details.
• A team player incorporating a team-based success philosophy.
• High degree of professionalism and business acumen.
• Excellent people skills to promote a positive office culture.
• Self-motivated and capable of performing tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple demands concurrently.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with demonstrated ability to problem-solve quickly and efficiently.
• An active U.S. Government Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Clearance. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Pay Transparency: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)