**Administrative/Clerical** **Administrative Assistant III** Winsted, CT Posted: 9/10/2025 Job Description Job ID#: 212943 Job Category: Administrative/Clerical Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 26 wks Shift: 1 **PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant III, in Winsted, CT. Job ID#212943** Pay Rate: $35 - $39/hr **Job Description:** Provides standard administrative and staff support services to the Planning and/or sales department in a professional manner, maintaining confidentiality Compile and prepare PowerPoint presentation content for designated meetings Attend meetings to set up and run the PowerPoint presentation Manage schedule/calendar, independently schedule appointments and conference calls, and originate meeting invitations Coordinate and arrange staff meetings, as well as other departmental and corporate meetings as necessary Prepare agendas, secure facility/location, take minutes and distribute as necessary Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, documents, presentations, emails and faxes Make copies of correspondence or other printed materials as necessary Update and maintain key spreadsheets, contact lists, and various department reports Research and gather information from various internal/external sources Review, sort and route incoming/outgoing mail, faxes Prepare expense reports and check requests Organize and maintain department files Maintain and order supplies within budgetary and departmental guidelines Perform special projects as requested **Skills/Knowledge:** Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to learn other software programs as required Background in executive secretarial area and/or office management Strong time management and communication skills Strong attention to detail Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manual Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school 6+ years related experience and/or training Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. **VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled** To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled