Executive Support & Front Office, Global Health Security

Nakupuna Companies; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Staff Assistant to support the U.S. Department of State’s GHSD in Washington, DC.

The role provides high-tempo workflow, correspondence, briefing, and coordination for GHSD principals and senior staff. The Staff Assistant serves as a key liaison between GHSD Front Office, Executive Secretariat, and other offices, handling tasking, tracking, and timely delivery of materials while maintaining effective communication and follow-through.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Minimum 3–5 years of administrative support experience.
• Experience supporting senior leadership in government or international affairs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Workflow management and streamlined paper flow to avoid delays.
• Liaison between GHSD Front Office and Executive Secretariat for timely actions.
• Coordinate material submission, status tracking, and delays explanations.
• Prepare reports, briefing books, and correspondence for principals.
• Track daily tasks and ensure timely follow-up.
• Attend meetings, record decisions, and manage follow-up actions.
• Issue tasks to staff and monitor progress for Front Office needs.
• Undertake special projects and provide backup support.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Communication Skills

Office Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Staff Assistant to support the U.S. Department of State’s GHSD in Washington, DC.

The role provides high-tempo workflow, correspondence, briefing, and coordination for GHSD principals and senior staff. The Staff Assistant serves as a key liaison between GHSD Front Office, Executive Secretariat, and other offices, handling tasking, tracking, and timely delivery of materials while maintaining effective communication and follow-through.