Overview

Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Staff Assistant Level II to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

Participates in the formulation and implementation of DOS and USG programs that are designed to foster rapid transitions to democracy in post-conflict states and assists in the development of policies and programs that support transitional governments in their moves toward an increasingly democratic society

Directly support the (Region) Directors and Deputies as well as (Team Leads, etc.) within

Provides training and expertise to other CSO staff on appropriate protocol, processes, and procedures

Drafts, coordinates, and clears new policies and procedures for more efficient paper flow and status tracking. Once cleared, ensures that new policies and procedures are disseminated to and adhered to by Bureau staff

Analyzes, drafts, edits, and prepares a wide variety of memos, proposals, policy recommendations, official correspondence, reports, and other documents of a highly sensitive nature directed to the CSO for decision, clearance, or endorsement

Keeps the CSO leadership informed, at all times, of the latest developments in matters that require their immediate and urgent attention, using phone, e-mail, mail, and impromptu meetings to both receive and quickly transmit essential information

Ensures responsible staff is kept apprised of action items required of and by CSO leadership

Drafts, edits, and compiles information for newsletters, emails, and other formats from (Region) office teams for producing material for CSO leadership (FO)

Accesses areas requiring a security clearance, up to including TS/SCI

Accesses systems – up to and including SCI - hand-carry, and/or safeguard classified materials on behalf of CSO leadership and other members of the bureau as required to execute the bureau’s mission

Provides guidance to CSO staff (drafters) and management on content, formatting, clearance process, etc., through periodic training seminars and during daily operations

Facilitates internal meetings, training sessions, and discussions related to CSO administrative policy and procedures

Facilitates administrative arrangements for meetings, conferences, travel, etc., applying familiarity with the responsible officials’ schedules, commitments, and areas of responsibility

As required, attends meetings with CSO leadership, takes notes, and conduct required follow-up

Serves as a backup for travel-related logistical arrangements for the CSO leadership

Receives distinguished visitors as required

Escorts individuals as required per CSO Policy, security standards or direction of Task Manger, COR, or EX Director

Serves as the CSO FOIA point of contact

Serves as the specialist for CSO records management

Serves as the point of contact for CSO SharePoint

Serves as the point of contact for Congressional Notifications

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Public Administration, or any related field

Demonstrated advanced written and oral communication skills

Ability to learn and understand the views of the CSO’s leadership to enable the incumbent to perform duties such as making independent decisions and preparing correspondence for those officials

Ability to learn CSO’s mission, programs, goals, objectives, and substantive issues monitored by the Front Office as they relate to the overall administrative structure and processes of the Department

Knowledge of and ability to use the most current Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Outlook

Active TS/SCI clearance

Posted Salary Range

$48-$50

Benefits Information

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

Job: Office & Administrative Support

Travel: Yes, 25% of the time

Organization: Tuvli

Clearance: TS/SCI

Work Type: On-Site

Remote: No

ReqID: 2024-13165