Staff Assistant Level II with Security Clearance

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Job description

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 Pay Range $48-$50 Benefits 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.

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