Office Management Specialist V

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays

EAP

FSA/HSA

Professional development

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Senior Office Management Specialist V in Washington, DC to support NEA leadership. You will manage schedules, prepare correspondence, and handle travel arrangements for senior officials, using MS Office tools and secure processes.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, US citizenship, and a current Top Secret/SCI clearance. Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain Secret/Top Secret clearance.
• 3–5 years’ experience as Office Management Specialist or executive assistant for senior officials.
• Expert in using Microsoft Outlook tools, including calendar management, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities with changing priorities and short turn-arounds.
• U.S. Citizen; Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out special assignments for senior NEA officials with tact and diplomacy.
• Prepare correspondence and briefing papers for the Assistant Secretary and senior NEA officials.
• Prepare travel authorizations and itineraries, and manage travel expenses.
• Maintain office files and draft letters and memoranda for publication or distribution.
• Operate MS Office applications and transcribe notes from meetings.
• Support the Assistant Secretary and NEA leadership; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title:

Senior Office Management Specialist V

Job Code:

ADM361

Location:

Washington, DC

Reports to:

Program Manager

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Supervisory:

No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date:

9/29/2026

Position Summary:

This position shall support the Office of the Assistant Secretary assigned in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs or Bureau of South-Central Asian Affairs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Starting Salary Range for Senior Office Management Specialist V: $140,000 – $146,143

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights include:

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:

Includes the following:

• Responsible for carrying out special assignments for senior NEA officials, which require a high degree of tact and diplomacy and comprehensive knowledge of the views of various senior officials.
• Prepares correspondence, telegrams, and memoranda for the Assistant Secretary and other senior NEA officials, and ensures that briefing papers and reports all conform to style and format guidelines established by the Department's Executive Secretariat
• Has a comprehensive knowledge of Government Travel authorization application (E2 Travel Solutions).
• Drafts/prepares travel authorizations on behalf of supervisor or staff member who is traveling.
• Prepares travel authorizations for staff member as requested based on information provided by traveler.
• Prepares trip itinerary, obtains travel expenses estimates (MI&E costs, taxi, hotel costs etc; prepares travel authorization requests.
• Upon completion of trip assists traveler in preparing electronic travel voucher.
• Follows up with traveler to ensure all expense documents have been submitted and on time (i.e. within 30 days).
• Reviews all incoming correspondence and forwards it with necessary information or instructions to the appropriate offices for action.
• Composes replies for his/her own signature when appropriate.
• Exercises judgment in presenting material to the Assistant Secretary or other senior NEA officials that he/she has special interest or which for reasons of special confidential consideration is not reviewed by any member of the immediate staff.
• Composes correspondence for signature by the Assistant Secretary and other senior NEA officials.
• Processes/reviews all incoming and outgoing letters, memos and related correspondence.
• Prepares reports, memoranda and other forms of written communication.
• Composes and edits letters, reports and general office memoranda for publication/distribution on behalf of the Assistant Secretary or other senior NEA officials or senior level officer.
• In the absence of the relevant senior NEA official, maintains a file of correspondence and events of which the Assistant Secretary or Deputy Assistant Secretary should know about and upon his or her return.
• Brings such matters to their attention.
• Demonstrates extensive experience and demonstrated ability in working with classified and unclassified computer applications.
• Operation and knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and related computer-based programs operations.
• Takes and transcribes notes taken during meetings as required.
• Responsible for carrying out special assignments for the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, and other senior NEA officials which require a high degree of tact and diplomacy and comprehensive knowledge of the views of the NEA leadership.
• Maintains office files. Manages other tasks authorized by the Government Task Manager that fall within the scope of this task order.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory/management authority

Basic Qualifications:

• Have or have ability to get at least a Secret/Top Secret clearance.
• Three to five years’ experience as Office Management Specialist or executive assistant for senior officials, managing schedules, managing correspondence and making travel arrangements.
• Must be expert in using Microsoft Outlook tools, including Outlook calendar management, Word, Excel and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Skill and ability in managing multiple concurrent activities of varying complexity, including changing priorities and short turn-around times.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in similar capacity at the U.S. Department of State strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.

Company Information:

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation System Solutions LLC, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

In compliance with Washington D.C.’s Wage Transparency Act, the estimated annual salary range for this position is $140,000 – $146,143. Actual compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.