Political Administrative Assistant

About Day & Zimmermann

Day & Zimmermann is a 120 year-old, family-owned company whose 41,000+ employees specialize in construction & engineering, staffing and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 2.4 Billion USD in revenue, Day & Zimmermann is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. by Forbes. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, our first work was to develop "Betterment Reports" that helped modernize American factories. Today, we are still in the business of betterment -- maintaining the nation's power infrastructure, protecting American freedoms and driving technological advancements around the world. We do what we say.® http://www.dayzim.com

We expect this position will be included in the recent federal Executive Order (EO) and subsequent guidance, requiring federal contractors and employers with more than 100 employees to implement a vaccine mandate; therefore, it is expected that anyone hired into this position will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencement of employment in accordance with the EO and any subsequent guidance, unless an accommodation is legally required.

A Political Administrative Assistant is needed for a full-time, staff opportunity with Day & Zimmermann located in Arlington Virginia.

The Work You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide general administrative support for professional office of 2-4 professionals. Act as the principal liaison with office vendors, landlord, security company and local caterers.
• Compile reports on Capitol Hill Members and Committees. File monthly reports on PAC activities with the FEC
• Serve as point of contact in the D.C. office for hotels, transportation, restaurants, etc., for visiting executives and sales force.
• Perform receptionist duties for office. Answer phones and greets guests.
• Plan, organize/coordinate meetings, and advanced travel arrangements. File expense reports.
• Support annual company PAC fundraising campaigns

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Understanding of FEC, PAC and political sensitivities of a D.C. office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments while handling multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interface with senior executives, internal customers and/or government agencies
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2-5 years of administrative office experience, or equivalent in a political office

Must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

What’s In It For You?

Candidates that are hired will receive a competitive base salary, 401k, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, parental leave and paid time off.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Now! Recruiter: Christopher Pinto

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. American Ordnance is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.