Space Policy Programs Assistant

Cherokee Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

EAP

FSA/HSA options

Professional development

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Program Assistant in Washington, DC to support OES/SA engagements with administrative and event-management duties. The role requires a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis on establishing efficient processes and meticulous record-keeping.

The position involves travel coordination, interagency coordination, and preparation of documentation and reports for senior officials, with a strong focus on compliance and policy support.

Qualifications

• Active full or interim Secret security clearance or an active full or interim Secret security clearance within the last 12 months.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and recommending improvements to business procedures and/or systems for tracking communications, decisions, and approvals by a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer- and web-based applications including Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• This position requires an active Secret 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the process for handling incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence related to OES/SA’s role in interagency deliberative processes and groups related to space policy formulation and implementation.
• Perform logistical functions for on-going projects, interagency meetings, activities, and events, including management of travel and representational funds and the ordering of supplies and materials for office use.
• Manage all leave and time & attendance (TATEL) processes and paperwork for OES/SA as the office’s official timekeeper.
• Schedule and arrange travel for members of OES/SA, prepare and submit vouchers in E2 Solutions, and ensure timely submission of all receipts and required travel documents.
• Stay current on travel regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist other officers in the drafting of data-driven information memos and policy recommendations for the State Department.
• Schedule and organize large meetings, conferences, bilateral dialogues, training activities, delegations, workshops, and other events; coordinate with subject-matter experts to manage time, location, venues, materials, and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Oral communication

Written communication

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Program Assistant in Washington, DC to support OES/SA engagements with administrative and event-management duties. The role requires a Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis on establishing efficient processes and meticulous record-keeping.

The position involves travel coordination, interagency coordination, and preparation of documentation and reports for senior officials, with a strong focus on compliance and policy support.