Administrative Officer

U.S. Secret Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid federal holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Secret Service in Washington, DC is seeking an Administrative Officer to support the Office of Administration by drafting memorandums and briefing documents and informing leadership on issues requiring action.

The role includes handling staff actions, monitoring progress, and using a range of office systems to produce reports and presentations for senior officials. The position carries a pay range reflecting GS-11 to GS-12 levels with a Top Secret clearance requirement.

Qualifications

• Transcripts or equivalent education documentation may be required.
• Experience with government administrative processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops formal and informal communications for management decisions.
• Resolves staff actions and monitors progress until final disposition.
• Generates reports, graphics, and PowerPoint materials for senior stakeholders.

Job description

• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Joining the Secret Service, Office of Administration will allow you to serve as a key liaison to leadership with respect to ensuring adherence to administrative policies, procedures, and responsibilities related to supporting organizational employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

The selectee will serve as an Administrative Officer in the Office of Administration, Typical work assignments include: Develops informal and formal communications in the form of memorandums; briefing documents; meeting notes; or other written products that inform management of a specific issue requiring response or action.

Resolves a variety of administrative problems related to staff actions/assignments; monitors progress and conducts follow-up on each action/assignment until final concurrence or disposition is obtained. Utilizes best practices in a variety of financial and administrative reporting systems to process financial/budget transactions, travel, purchases, credit card transactions and personnel actions.

Utilizes a variety of office automated programs, applications, tools, and systems to generate reports, graphics, charts, graphs, and PowerPoint presentations; metrics and data analytics that can be used by senior-level stakeholders to communicate initiatives; and administrative policies and procedural changes.

This Administrative Officer position starts at a salary of $85,447 (GS-11, step 1), with a promotion potential to $133,142 (GS 12, Step 10).

Requirements & Education

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $85447 – $133142/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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