Senior Staff Assistant, DOS

Dexis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

HRA (employer-funded)

Life and disability insurance

Supplemental insurance

EAP (counseling & resources)

Wellness resources

Enrollment support

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Senior Staff Assistant to support senior government leadership for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate.

The role involves facilitating information flow, ensuring timely clearance of Department paper, and providing advanced editorial and executive support. Applicants must have a minimum of four years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must hold an active SECRET personnel security clearance issued by DCSA prior to contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership overseeing headquarters operations and a nationwide operating network.
• Facilitate information flow and the smooth, timely clearance of Department paper.
• Apply strong written and editorial skills and use Microsoft products, including SharePoint.
• Maintain knowledge of Department paper, clearance processes, and Consular Affairs and Passport Services operations.
• Handle higher-complexity or sensitive assignments requiring senior-level judgment and coordination.
• Provide advanced editorial, workflow, and executive support across multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Editorial skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.

At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About The Position

Dexis Professional Services (Dexis) is hiring Senior Staff Assistants to support senior government leadership for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT). These professionals will facilitate the flow of information and the smooth, timely clearance of Department paper supporting headquarters operations and a nationwide network of agencies, centers, and acceptance facilities.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership overseeing headquarters operations and a nationwide operating network.
• Facilitate information flow and the smooth, timely clearance of Department paper.
• Apply strong written and editorial skills and use Microsoft products, including SharePoint.
• Maintain knowledge of Department paper, clearance processes, and Consular Affairs and Passport Services operations.
• Handle higher-complexity or sensitive assignments requiring senior-level judgment and coordination.
• Provide advanced editorial, workflow, and executive support across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must hold an active SECRET personnel security clearance issued by DCSA prior to contract performance.

Dexis Pay Range For This Role

$74,000—$102,000 USD

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage: A choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans, with coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance: Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services, subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance: Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with premiums paid in full by Dexis.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement (HRA): Employees who enroll in the Silver HRA medical plan receive an employer-funded HRA to help pay eligible in-network deductible expenses.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental insurance: Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance options, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Company-paid access to confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources: Virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs available through the medical plan.
• Benefits assistance: Personalized support with benefit enrollment, coverage questions, claims, and finding providers through the Employee Care Center.

Participation, coverage, and employee contributions are subject to applicable benefit plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.