Budget/Administrative Assistant – Secret Clearance Required

About the role

The Budget/Administrative Assistant supports the SWA Forward Repair Activity (FRA) at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, handling comprehensive budget tracking, accounting support, and administrative duties. The position requires an active Secret clearance and a valid U.S. passport.

Key responsibilities

• Track program budgets, expenditures, obligations, and funding actions to ensure proper financial oversight.
• Prepare routine and ad‑hoc budget reports, expenditure summaries, and trend analyses.
• Maintain historical records of Customer Tracking Numbers (CTNs) and verify funding documentation.
• Review contract modifications for funding additions, de‑obligations, and fund transfers.
• Apply accounting principles to reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Maintain financial records including disbursements, expenses, income, balance sheets, and profit‑and‑loss statements.
• Support and improve accounting systems for timely transaction recognition.
• Manage daily personnel accountability, movement, in‑/out‑processing, and training records.
• Assist staff with travel authorizations, vouchers, and expense reporting.
• Ensure strict compliance with organizational accounting and auditing procedures.

Required profile

• High School diploma plus 7 + years relevant experience (or equivalent education/experience).
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Valid U.S. passport with at least two years before expiration and four blank pages.
• Ability to pass CRC for deployment.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and international driver’s permit.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong budget tracking and financial record‑keeping experience.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with high accuracy.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• AI‑powered career development tools and internal mobility support.
• Comprehensive benefits, wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, and competitive pay.
• Flexible work weeks, extensive paid time off, and a military‑friendly culture.
• Disability, life, AD&D, personal accident, critical illness, and travel insurance options.