Special Assistant

Administration for Children and Families; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Administration for Children and Families in Washington, DC, seeks a Special Assistant (GS-0301-12) to coordinate policies, programs, and projects and to support senior leadership with analysis and actionable recommendations. The role involves coordinating across internal teams and external partners to advance agency priorities.

The position emphasizes policy and program evaluation, multi-project management, and producing briefings, reports, and presentations for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating policies, procedures, special programs, and projects.
• Identifying issues, evaluating operations, and recommending improvements supporting agency goals and objectives.
• Managing and coordinating multiple projects and initiatives, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and addressing issues identified by senior leadership.
• Analyzing administrative and program operations, conducting research, evaluating findings, and developing recommendations for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Providing advice and analytical support to senior leadership on significant office issues, program priorities, and policies, including recommending corrective actions and tracking follow-up activities.
• Preparing correspondence, analytical reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational priorities.

Skills

Policy coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical support

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Administration for Children and Families
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, located in Washington, District of Columbia. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or the closing date of the announcement, whichever comes first.

Key Responsibilities

As a Special Assistant, GS-0301-12, you will perform the following duties: Coordinating policies, procedures, special programs, and projects. identifying issues, evaluating operations, and recommending improvements supporting agency goals and objectives. Managing and coordinating multiple projects and initiatives, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and addressing issues identified by senior leadership.

Analyzing administrative and program operations, conducting research, evaluating findings, and developing recommendations for improving organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Providing advice and analytical support to senior leadership on significant office issues, program priorities, and policies, including recommending corrective actions and tracking follow-up activities.

Preparing correspondence, analytical reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational priorities.

Requirements & Education

Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 - $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.