Administrative Assistant V

Cherokee Federal

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking an Administrative Assistant V to deliver executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership in a fast-paced federal environment.

This role coordinates calendars, meetings, travel, and official engagements while handling confidential information and assisting with operational planning and protocol activities. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

Proven experience providing administrative support to senior executives or leadership teams.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information discreetly.
Security Clearance: TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership.
Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, conferences, briefings, and official engagements.
Schedule and coordinate domestic and international travel, including documentation.
Prepare, review, and format executive documents (correspondence, memoranda, briefs, reports).
Track deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Executive support

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Administrative Assistant V

This position requires a TS/SCI

The Administrative Assistant V provides executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership. This position coordinates complex administrative activities, executive calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, briefings, reports, and official engagements. The Administrative Assistant V handles sensitive and confidential information, supports operational planning and protocol activities, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of S/CPR mission requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Administrative Assistant V: $80,000-$90,000 annually.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Administrative Assistant V Responsibilities Include:

Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership.
Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, conferences, briefings, and official engagements.
Schedule and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including preparation of travel documentation and related administrative requirements.
Prepare, review, and format correspondence, memoranda, briefings, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other executive-level documents.
Collect, review, analyze, and summarize complex and/or sensitive information to support decision-making and operational planning.
Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, charts, budget documents, and presentation materials.
Respond to, coordinate, or appropriately route priority, sensitive, and confidential inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of S/CPR leadership as directed.
Support planning and execution of protocol events, meetings, official functions, and office activities.
Maintain administrative records, files, databases, and documentation in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
Track office actions, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.
Coordinate with internal Department offices, external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to support S/CPR requirements.
Assist with workload planning and may provide guidance or direction to other administrative support personnel as required.
Utilize advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and analytical software applications to complete assigned tasks.
Perform other related administrative duties as assigned in support of S/CPR mission requirements.

Administrative Assistant V Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested:

Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to senior executives, leadership teams, or complex organizations.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related administrative tools.
Experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, briefings, and presentation materials.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to coordinate meetings, events, travel, and administrative activities involving multiple stakeholders.
Security Clearance: TS/SCI.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.