Executive Policy & Operations Advisor to Deputy Secretary

Department of State; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State seeks a Special Assistant located in the Deputy Secretary of State’s office to execute high-profile assignments across administrative, management, and foreign policy matters. The role advises and facilitates planning to advance the Deputy’s mission, goals, and daily operations, coordinating with senior officials as needed.

The position requires ensuring adherence to ethics standards, strong drafting and scheduling skills, and the ability to work with diverse audiences to

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring management protocols, policies, processes align with mission objectives and ethics standards.
• Experience representing program and policy matters to diverse audiences.
• Experience working with senior foreign government officials on policy areas.
• Experience drafting scheduling and correspondence reflecting detailed analysis and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex assignments relating to administrative, management and policy issues.
• Advise and facilitate planning to support the Deputy Secretary's mission and daily operations.

Skills

Management protocols

Policy communication

Stakeholder engagement

Scheduling and documentation

Job description

Department of State seeks a Special Assistant located in the Deputy Secretary of State’s office to execute high-profile assignments across administrative, management, and foreign policy matters. The role advises and facilitates planning to advance the Deputy’s mission, goals, and daily operations, coordinating with senior officials as needed.

The position requires ensuring adherence to ethics standards, strong drafting and scheduling skills, and the ability to work with diverse audiences to