Office Assistant

At Plateau GRP, our success is driven by the people and processes that keep our organization running efficiently. We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Assistant to support daily office operations and help create a productive, welcoming, and professional workplace environment. The ideal candidate is a dependable problem solver with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced office setting.

The Office Assistant will play a key role in supporting company leadership, coordinating administrative functions, maintaining office organization, and assisting with employee engagement activities. This individual should be comfortable working independently while also collaborating closely with team members across the organization.

This is an onsite role at our office in Fairfax, VA.

Objectives of this Role

• Serve as a central point of contact for office operations by providing information, answering questions, and responding to employee and visitor requests 
• Support efficient office workflow by assisting with scheduling, communications, office coordination, and administrative processes 
• Coordinate internal and external resources to support business operations, purchasing activities, and office needs 
• Help maintain a positive, organized, and professional office environment that supports employee productivity and engagement 
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to leadership and office staff 

Responsibilities

• Support executive leadership with administrative and organizational responsibilities related to office operations, facilities coordination, staff support, and company events 
• Serve as a liaison for the Virginia office staff to help foster a collaborative, energetic, and professional workplace culture 
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, packages, shipments, office supplies, and general office organization 
• Maintain a clean, organized, and functional office environment, including common areas and conference rooms 
• Provide administrative support to senior leaders, including email correspondence, document preparation, and distribution of memos and letters 
• Plan, organize, and schedule company meetings, including in-office, off-site, and virtual meetings 
• Maintain building access records and coordinate with property management regarding office and facility needs 
• Assist with office events and employee engagement activities
• Support special projects and additional administrative duties as assigned 

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous administrative, office support, or office coordination experience required 
• Experience supporting company leadership and handling sensitive or confidential information professionally 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities 
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing responsibilities 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and common office technology 
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced professional services or government contracting environment 
• Experience coordinating meetings and office events 
• Familiarity with office facilities coordination and vendor management 
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment

Plateau does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to Plateau or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. 

EEO Statement: 

Plateau is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, gender identification, sex, sexual orientation, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, parental status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Plateau is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation, please email the Plateau HR Department at hrteam@plateauinc.com  

Plateau is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (M/F/Disability/Vets)