ANSER Corporation

Operations Coordinator

ANSER Corporation$119K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or high school diploma with four years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of administrative support experience, including at least two years with the DoD.
  • Proven ability to address logistical and administrative challenges independently.
  • Strong skills in summarizing discussions and complex information concisely.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills in a professional setting.
  • Superior time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

  • Track and update the Chief of Staff's master task list with attention to detail.
  • Manage the organization's weekly and monthly operational schedule, ensuring effective meeting preparedness.
  • Gather and prepare materials needed for the Chief of Staff's meetings.
  • Capture actionable minutes during key meetings, noting decisions and follow-up items.
  • Act as a liaison for the Chief of Staff, managing communication and prioritizing inquiries.
  • Maintain awareness of organizational goals and offer insights to support decision-making.
  • Identify and suggest enhancements for operational processes to increase efficiency.

Benefits

  • Robust health benefits to support physical and mental well-being.
  • Financial benefits including retirement plans and investment options.
  • Supportive work environment prioritizing work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support the Office of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer. In this key role, you will work directly alongside the Chief of Staff to drive daily execution, manage operational tempos, and ensure leadership is constantly prepared in a fast-paced environment.

This position does not permit remote or hybrid work with all job duties performed full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
  • Rigorously track and update the Chief of Staff's master task list, ensuring all items are thoroughly documented, and proactively follow up with staff on outstanding deliverables to ensure timely and accurate completion.
  • Oversee the organization's weekly and monthly battle rhythm, ensuring the Chief of Staff has full situational awareness of upcoming engagements and can execute meetings seamlessly.
  • Prepare the Chief of Staff for meetings, including gathering agendas, compiling background materials, drafting talking points, and assembling briefing binders.
  • Attend key meetings with the Chief of Staff to capture accurate and actionable minutes, including decisions, clearly defined action items with assigned owners and suspenses, and required follow-ups.
  • Serve as a professional intermediary between the Chief of Staff and internal/external stakeholders by triaging incoming inquiries, identifying urgent priorities, and directing communications appropriately.
  • Maintain awareness of organizational priorities, deadlines, and strategic initiatives to proactively support the Chief of Staff with timely insights that support planning and strategic decision-making.
  • Support process improvement by identifying operational inefficiencies, gathering stakeholder input, and recommending practical and feasible solutions.

Required Qualifications:
  • Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, public administration, organizational leadership, marketing, communications or a related field; or a high school diploma and four years of related experience.
  • 10+ years of administrative support experience, including at least two years of experience with the DoD. 14+ years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience anticipating hurdles and upcoming requirements, preparing relevant materials proactively, and solving administrative or logistical bottlenecks independently.
  • Experience synthesizing discussions and complex information into clear, concise summaries that highlight essential decisions, insights, and next steps.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with experience serving as a liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders in a professional environment.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
  • Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, shared document workspaces, and scheduling software to keep tasks transparent and organized.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting an organization in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.


Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:

$119,200-$172,900 USD

About ANSER Corporation

ANSER Corporation is a non-profit research and development organization that provides analytical and technical support to the U.S. government. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. ANSER's services include systems engineering, strategic planning, and program management. The company works with a variety of government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Energy. ANSER is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a strong focus on research and development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including recognition for its contributions to national security.
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