Northern Virginia defense contractor VA: Services, Tasks and Pricing

Administrative Assistant for Virginia businesses: what they do, how hiring works and prices from $240 a month.

Looking for Northern Virginia defense contractor VA? An Administrative Assistant from Virtual Assistant takes the work off your plate, and you can start this week. Your assistant works remotely on Eastern time, so they keep the same hours as your Virginia team.

Tasks You Can Hand Off

Best for small business owners, consultants and teams buried in admin work. Typical work includes:

  • Email inbox management, filtering and drafted replies
  • Calendar scheduling, meeting invites and reminders
  • Document formatting, Google Docs and Microsoft Office work
  • Travel research and booking
  • Vendor follow-ups, purchase orders and invoice chasing

They already work in tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, Trello and Microsoft 365. See the full Administrative Assistant page for every task.

Hiring an Administrative Assistant in Virginia

Northern Virginia, Reston, Fairfax and Alexandria government contractors hire admin assistants to track proposals, timesheets, subcontractor paperwork and compliance logs. Assistants do not need, and do not handle, classified information; when contracts require it, choose the US-Based Specialist level. Hampton Roads businesses in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News and Hampton hire receptionists and startup support, and Richmond firms hire dedicated admin help.

Your assistant works Eastern time. See our Virginia page for every role available locally. We also serve Reston, Fairfax, Virginia Beach and Richmond.

Administrative Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Administrative Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in Virginia as in every other city.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $240 ($12.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $456 ($11.40 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $864 ($10.80 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $1,632 ($10.20 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $324 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $456. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

From Order to First Task

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Hire a Virtual Assistant in Virginia.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

How much does an Administrative Assistant cost in Virginia?

Administrative Assistant packages start at $240 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($12.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

Will my assistant work Eastern time?

Yes. Your assistant works your business hours on Eastern time. Evening and weekend coverage is available for 15% more.

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