Administrative Assistant BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Administrative Assistant for an opportunity in Redmond, WA Position Title: Administrative Assistant Location: Redmond WA, Onsite Anticipated Start Date: - ASAP Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 6+ Months Contract Job Type: Contract and Onsite Pay Range: $25/hr. - $30/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Requirements: Candidate Requirements * Years of Experience Required: 4 years of experience * Degrees or certifications required: BA/BS degree is desirable, but not required * Disqualifiers: Candidates without relevant work experience as administrative assistants and less than 12 months remaining on access clock will not be eligible for the role. * Best vs. Average: The ideal candidate would have experience with Microsoft internal tools, onboarding tasks, planning team events, managing budgets, strong communication and organizational skills. * Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work and feedback from the team. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. Minimum 3+ years prior MS experience proficient with MS internal tools preferred 2. Minimum 3 years proficiency with Microsoft software, including Microsoft Office and Outlook 3. Minimum 3 years of experience with Calendaring Job Responsibilities: A typical day might look like... * Proactively managing calendars, making decisions on behalf of the calendar's owner to prioritize calendar requests based on shifting business priorities to ensure accurate scheduling and appropriate allocation of time * Partnering with a team of business administrators to support an engineering organization around T&E budgets, employee onboarding, and team events * Maintaining information with confidentiality * Manage domestic and international travel plans and agendas * Onboarding vendor staff * Onboarding new hires, manage office space * Preparing and processing expense reports * Ensuring a timely flow of information and process approvals as appropriate * Effectively communicating and building relationships with the business support community and business leadership * Influencing and embracing cross-functional/cultural teams * Should be able to solve complex problems when they occur * Ensuring compliance with Microsoft and team policies and procedures * Being able to think fast, pivot as needed. Flexibility is a must! We would really like to have you if you have... * A great attitude and positive approach to people and tasks * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation * Analytical thinking and ability to quickly diagnose operational data, and then act on decisions * Strong organizational skills * A willingness to collaborate and be a team player. Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BCforward: Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital produ