Office Administrator – NOAA programs

Silver Springs, MD

Orchard LLC is seeking a highly organized Office Administrator to support administrative operations for a NOAA National Ocean Service (NOS) program. This position supports a government program environment and includes responsibilities such as scheduling, travel management, office supply coordination, and clearance verification support. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight

• Manage daily office operations, including inventory, office supplies, and general tracking.

• Ensure full compliance with government and office policies while maintaining professional communication standards.

• Support the full employee lifecycle by acting as the primary coordinator for onboarding and offboarding activities.

Logistics & Travel

• Provide expert travel management support for leadership and contract staff.

• Utilize government travel systems (DTS) to coordinate trips and process authorizations.

• Organize logistics for meetings and events, including both virtual and physical formats.

Administrative Support

• Manage complex scheduling using advanced calendar management tools.

• Maintain and manage timekeeping data entry within the internal systems.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for communication between government and contract personnel.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven administrative or clerical experience specifically within NOAA programs.

• Bachelor’s degree required (at least 2 years of relevant experience).

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Calendar).

• Direct experience with travel management systems. DTS experience is highly preferred.

• Articulate written and verbal skills for interacting with government officials and the public.

• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for continuing your work with NOAA, we want to hear from you!

@Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

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