Front Desk Administrator
Responsibilities
Front Desk Administrator
Location: Herndon, VA
Launch Your Career with Peraton
Are you ready to begin a rewarding career in corporate administration while supporting a company that delivers innovative solutions to some of our nation's most important missions?
At Peraton, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a Front Desk Administrator, you'll be the first point of contact for employees, customers, and visitors while playing a vital role in keeping our office running smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented professional looking to build a strong foundation in business administration, office operations, and project coordination.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy helping others, and are eager to develop new skills, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Be the Face of Peraton
- Welcome employees, clients, and visitors with professionalism, warmth, and exceptional customer service.
- Manage visitor check-in and check-out procedures while ensuring a seamless front-office experience.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for general inquiries and provide outstanding support to guests and staff.
Support Daily Office Operations
- Monitor office supply inventory and proactively coordinate replenishment.
- Partner with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and cost-effective purchasing.
- Maintain organized supply areas that contribute to an efficient workplace.
Coordinate Meetings and Collaboration
- Manage conference room scheduling and availability.
- Prepare meeting spaces by coordinating audiovisual equipment, room setup, and meeting materials.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts and support last-minute meeting requests with professionalism and flexibility.
Help Maintain an Exceptional Workplace
- Coordinate and track facilities requests, including maintenance, repairs, and cleaning services.
- Work closely with building management and internal teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming common areas for employees and visitors.
Grow Your Administrative Experience
- Support a variety of administrative projects, including data entry, document management, meeting coordination, and reporting.
- Assist with departmental initiatives through research, tracking, and project coordination.
- Maintain accurate records while identifying opportunities to improve office processes and efficiencies.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who is excited to grow their career and enjoys being an essential part of a collaborative team.
Ideal candidates will have:
- A strong interest in business administration, office management, or operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
Why Join Peraton?
At Peraton, you'll do more than support office operations—you'll contribute to an organization that helps solve some of the world's most complex challenges. You'll gain valuable experience working alongside talented professionals while developing the administrative, organizational, and communication skills that can serve as the foundation for a long-term career.
Whether your future goals include office management, business operations, project coordination, executive support, or another administrative career path, this role offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact from day one.
If you're organized, dependable, customer-focused, and ready to launch your career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Peraton team in Herndon, Virginia.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
- At least 1 year of prior experience in office administration, front desk operations, or similar roles.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with standard office tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
- Professional, friendly, and customer-service–oriented demeanor.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.