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Administrative Assistant - Security Clearance (Research Support)

RAND Corporation
United States, California, Santa Monica
Jun 11, 2025

Job Type:

Regular

Want to work in an exciting, challenging and intellectual environment?

We are always seeking passionate and technically savvy Administrative Assistants to support Researchers in various disciplines.

Multiple administrative assistant positions supporting Researchers and Directors across the organization depending upon experience level. This role requires a team player who is flexible, able to swiftly change pace, adapts to changing priorities and juggle a varied work mix while working under minimal supervision.

We want individuals who are committed to our core values of quality and objectivity and who want to make an impact. We value qualified candidates with unique backgrounds and work experience.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Solid technical skills

  • Prioritizing professionalism within the workplace, demonstrating tact, courtesy, and discretion when working with clients and other staff members

  • Work both independently and effectively as a team player.

  • Excellent organization skills with emphasis on multitasking

  • The capacity to work accurately with an attention to detail.

  • Ability to be proactive and take initiative.

  • Ability to multitask andprioritize a wide range of support responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Mac and/or PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Security Clearance:

This position requiresa DoDsecurity clearance and/orsecurity clearance through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS "Fitness").Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which requires U.S.Citizenship.Candidates with an active clearance are preferred.

Experience:

Junior: up to one-year minimum experience; 3-5 years preferred

Mid/Senior Level: 1-2 years minimum experience; 6-8 years preferred

Education Requirements:

Minimum: High School; Preferred: BS/BA

Location:

Santa Monica, CA (some roles offer hybrid and flexible schedules)

Salary Range: $47,100 - $96,100

Administrative AssistantII $47,100 - $68,100

Administrative AssistantIII $52,300 - $75,800

Administrative AssistantIV $57,400 - $ 85,500

Administrative Assistant V $64,400 - $96,100

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate's work experience, education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity.This position is overtime eligible. Successful candidates will be offered employment in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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