Executive Support & Communications Specialist | Hybrid DC

Cogent Security LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Security LLC in Washington, DC seeks an experienced executive assistant to support the Office of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS). You will coordinate internal/external communications, prepare briefing materials for COS and leadership, and track responses to information requests from officials and agencies.

Strong writing/editing skills, federal stakeholder experience, and a DOE Q or DOD clearance are required; occasional telework is possible.

Qualifications

• Six years of professional experience interacting with federal staff.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and tech editing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, time-management, and interpersonal skills.
• Active DOE Q or DOD Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a point of contact for administrative and correspondence related matters for DNS.
• Coordinates internal and external communications, including speeches, presentations, and public communications.
• Coordinates or develops timely, properly tracked responses to information requests from officials and agencies.
• Tracks internal and external correspondence to ensure DNS meets deadlines.
• Contributes to communication reflecting DNS policy and leadership positions.
• Prepares briefing materials for the COS and senior leaders.
• Works with COS and SMEs to ensure documents meet standards and acts as strategic advisor to COS.
• Builds cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success.
• Analyzes data and formulates findings and recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Technical editing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Cogent Security LLC in Washington, DC seeks an experienced executive assistant to support the Office of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS). You will coordinate internal/external communications, prepare briefing materials for COS and leadership, and track responses to information requests from officials and agencies.

Strong writing/editing skills, federal stakeholder experience, and a DOE Q or DOD clearance are required; occasional telework is possible.