Administrative Support Assistant

About the role

The Administrative Support Assistant provides comprehensive administrative, personnel, and data‑collection support to the Commander, Deputy Commander, and supervisors of DLA Distribution in Sigonella, Italy. The position also supports DLA Distribution operations in Djibouti, Africa, and the Humanitarian Assistance Program in Livorno.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Defense Travel Systems (DTS) and act as Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder.
• Process actions for U.S. employees through the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and manage the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Update position descriptions for local national employees and serve as EAGLE administrator for time‑and‑attendance and schedule changes.
• Work with the Pass and ID Office and Security Specialist to obtain base access for new employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Provide IT coordination, including new employee system access, SAARS maintenance, troubleshooting, and remedy ticket resolution.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain a non‑critical sensitive security clearance.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑6 level.
• Compliance with Selective Service registration (for applicable males).
• Possession of a REAL ID or acceptable identification for federal facility access.

Required skills

• Defense Travel Systems (DTS)
• Government Purchase Card (GPC)
• Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS)
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• EAGLE Time and Attendance
• SAARS
• IT troubleshooting and support