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STOL is a research and development center advancing the science of connected and automated vehicle technologies and digital roadway infrastructure. Our mission is to improve transportation safety, mobility, and environmental outcomes through innovation, testing, and real-world demonstrations.\nWe work at the intersection of engineering, data, and policy-developing and evaluating cutting-edge systems for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication. The lab’s culture values initiative, curiosity, collaboration, and a strong sense of public purpose. Learn more about STOL here! \nWhy Join Us\nThis is not a typical administrative position-it’s an opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of a federal R&D laboratory that is shaping the future of transportation. You’ll gain front-row access to groundbreaking research, work alongside engineers and program managers, and see how your efforts directly enable national innovation initiatives. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and a culture that rewards initiative and efficiency.\nCandidates:\nMust be available to work full-time on-site at the McLean lab, five days per week.\nThe Lab Administrative Support Specialist is the operational backbone of the Saxton Lab. This role combines advanced administrative management with proactive coordination of business, HR, and logistical functions that keep the lab running efficiently. You will provide direct support to research teams, ensuring that administrative, procurement, and communication processes align with organizational policies and project objectives.\nKey Responsibilities\nAdministrative Operations & Human Resources\nPerform advanced administrative and office management tasks in a high-performance R&D environment.\nManage procurement of goods and services, vendor coordination, and tracking of expenditures to maintain research continuity.\nOversee onboarding and offboarding processes, coordinating IT, facilities, and security requirements for new staff and visitors.\nMaintain compliance documentation including SOPs (standard operating procedures), safety protocols, and audit-ready records.\nSupport lab logistics-space management, facility maintenance coordination, and inventory tracking.\nEnsure adherence to federal, contractual, and organizational procedures.\nExecute other duties as assigned. Communication & Coordination\nServe as the lab’s first point of contact for internal and external inquiries, redirecting requests as needed.\nDraft and manage professional correspondence, memos, and reports for leadership and clients.\nCompile progress updates and activity reports for diverse audiences-internal management, public stakeholders, and sponsors.\nCoordinate special events, workshops, and lab tours showcasing R&D initiatives. Project & Program Coordination\nTrack project milestones, timelines, and deliverables across multiple research efforts.\nMaintain organized archives of reports, deliverables, and correspondence using SharePoint and team collaboration tools.\nPrepare meeting materials, manage scheduling, take notes, and ensure timely follow-up actions.\nSupport project documentation and data management needs in partnership with engineers and project managers.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field plus aminimum o f 2 years’ experience in an office environment, or High School diploma with4 years of progressively challenging office experience.\nTechnical Proficiency:\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).\nExperience using SharePoint or similar cloud-based collaboration tools.\nSecurity & Clearance:\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, requiring three years of continuous residency in the United States.\nValid driver’s license and ability to pass a DMV background check.\nCommunication & Organization:\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting government contracting or federally funded R&D environments.\nFamiliarity with business development operations and contract compliance.\nAdvanced MS Office utilities (Excel macros, VBA, or database management). Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000 per year\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nOctober 9, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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