Lab Administrative Support Specialist

Description

Leidos is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented professional to join our Saxton Lab Team as a Lab Administrative Support Specialist!

Our team operates the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT research lab. STOL is a research and development center advancing the science of connected and automated vehicle technologies and digital roadway infrastructure. Our mission is to improve transportation safety, mobility, and environmental outcomes through innovation, testing, and real-world demonstrations.

We work at the intersection of engineering, data, and policy-developing and evaluating cutting-edge systems for vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication. The lab's culture values initiative, curiosity, collaboration, and a strong sense of public purpose. Learn more about STOL here!

Why Join Us

This is not a typical administrative position-it's an opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of a federal R&D laboratory that is shaping the future of transportation. You'll gain front-row access to groundbreaking research, work alongside engineers and program managers, and see how your efforts directly enable national innovation initiatives. We offer a collaborative work environment, professional development opportunities, and a culture that rewards initiative and efficiency.

Position Summary

The Lab Administrative Support Specialist is the operational backbone of the Saxton Lab. This role combines advanced administrative management with proactive coordination of business, HR, and logistical functions that keep the lab running efficiently. You will provide direct support to research teams, ensuring that administrative, procurement, and communication processes align with organizational policies and project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative Operations & Human Resources

• Perform advanced administrative and office management tasks in a high-performance R&D environment.
• Manage procurement of goods and services, vendor coordination, and tracking of expenditures to maintain research continuity.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, coordinating IT, facilities, and security requirements for new staff and visitors.
• Maintain compliance documentation including SOPs (standard operating procedures), safety protocols, and audit-ready records.
• Support lab logistics-space management, facility maintenance coordination, and inventory tracking.
• Ensure adherence to federal, contractual, and organizational procedures.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

Communication & Coordination

Project & Program Coordination

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience :

Technical Proficiency :

Security & Clearance :

Communication & Organization :

On site Requirement :

Preferred Qualifications

Key Attributes for Success

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit the following materials through the company's careers portal :

1. Resume highlighting relevant administrative and coordination experience.

2. Cover letter addressing :

a. Experience supporting research or technical teams.

b. Familiarity with collaboration tools and process improvement.

c. Approach to organization, multitasking, and communication in a fast-paced setting.

Compensation & Benefits

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 31, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.