Office Manager / Staff Officer - Mid

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work schedules

401(k)

Professional development support

Job summary

TULK | Swift·Wise·Counsel in Tampa, Florida, seeks an Office Manager/Staff Officer responsible for providing administrative support and ensuring efficient office operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree and at least 7 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible work schedules, performance bonuses, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant office management experience; 10+ years without a degree.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of administrative duties including managing calendars and scheduling.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare agendas.
• Assist with travel arrangements and conference planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Defense Travel System (DTS)

Job description

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. Our cleared teams help mission organizations operate, communicate, analyze, plan, and execute in dynamic environments.

TULK offers a tailored benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible work schedules where permitted by the customer, performance and referral bonuses, technology support, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), and professional development support.

About the Work

The Office Manager/Staff Officer – Mid, are versatile and proficient professionals responsible for performing a wide range of administrative and staff support functions with a high degree of independence. This role is central to the effective operation of the office, requiring the ability to manage competing deadlines, resolve administrative challenges, and support office leadership by ensuring business processes are executed efficiently. These positions require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.

Your Duties

• Administrative & Office Support: Perform a full range of administrative duties, including managing calendars, scheduling, and coordinating meetings, reserving conference rooms, setting up Video Teleconference (VTC) or online meeting connections, and anticipating and preparing materials needed for conferences, Town Halls, Offsites, appointments, and briefings.
• Task & Correspondence Management: Serve as a suspense coordinator for the office, using systems like N-CERTS to receive, track, coordinate, and respond to internal and external taskers. Draft and edit routine correspondence, reports, and staff summaries to ensure they are accurate and adhere to agency standards.
• Communications & Reporting: Draft, review, and edit official correspondence, memoranda, weekly activity reports, briefings, and meeting minutes. Prepare special or one-time reports and summaries by selecting and synthesizing relevant information from various sources. Articulate and exchange information (i.e., requirements, actions, needs, status, etc.) in a professional tone and attitude to achieve efficient business rhythms.
• Meeting & Event Coordination: Coordinate and support office staff meetings, governance forums, and other events. This includes preparing agendas, distributing read‑ahead materials, preparing and distributing meeting minutes and tracking action items to closure.
• Travel Coordination: Assist with travel arrangements by preparing travel orders and vouchers in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and creating requests in the Management and Execution Tracker (MET). Assist with conference planning. Coordinate logistics for office moves, update seating charts, initiate equipment trouble tickets, and manage office supplies by serving as the POC to inventory the stock and coordinate the list to purchase.
• Information Management: Manage office records and files in compliance with agency policy. Maintain and update SharePoint sites, distribution lists, organizational charts, and recall rosters. Work closely with the Primary Information Officer and designated Information Officer within the DirectorateÕs Front Office in their assigned duties. Maintain security groups, distribution groups and folder permissions to ensure access to and security of files.
• Logistical Support: Manage office logistics, including inventorying and purchasing office supplies, coordinating office moves, updating seating charts, and initiating equipment trouble tickets.
• Process Improvement: Identify administrative issues and assist in the analysis and development of improved business processes, checklists, or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assist in the development, maintenance, and/or improvements of Directorate business operations policies.

Required Skills and Experience

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence‑scope polygraph process as directed by the customer.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Management, or related field.
• Experience: A minimum of 7+ years of relevant office management or administrative experience. In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of directly applicable experience is required.
• Core Skills - Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to synthesize information and prepare clear, concise materials.
• High level of attention to detail and the ability to prioritize a dynamic workload with competing deadlines.
• Experience interacting professionally with staff at all levels, including senior leaders and external partners.
• Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations to address the functional needs of the organization.
• Technical Skills - Extensive knowledge and demonstrated skill with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience using and administering SharePoint sites.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office information technology (IT) equipment (e.g., copiers, scanners, facsimile machines, computer workstations, phones, teleconference/video teleconference equipment) with the ability to independently operate such equipment in completing administrative tasks.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proficiency with government systems is highly desired, including the NGA Central Electronic Routing and Tasking System (N-CERTS), and the Management and Execution Tracker (MET).
• Experience using Defense Travel System (DTS).
• Working knowledge of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and PeopleSoft.

What We Value

• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in support of national security missions.
• Strong communication, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with government, contractor, and mission partners.
• A practical, mission‑focused approach to solving problems and improving outcomes.