Special Assistant

Towson; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson in Washington, DC is seeking a Special Assistant to provide expert analysis of work processes and policies and to support senior leadership with strategic initiatives.

The role involves coordinating administrative projects, developing written materials, and liaising with agency officials and stakeholders to advance organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 required.
• Ability to prepare slides, charts, and graphics for leadership use.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and evaluation of work processes and policies, management practices and work operations involving complete analysis of complex programmatic and management issues and problems.
• Coordinate administrative projects, special initiatives, and office activities in support of senior leadership priorities and organizational objectives.
• Review administrative operations and recommend procedural improvements that enhance efficiency and support mission accomplishment.
• Develop correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other written products for leadership review and use.
• Serve as a liaison with agency officials, partners, and stakeholders to coordinate information, resolve issues, and support organizational initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Oral communication

Job description

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***This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.***

As a Special Assistant, you will:

• Provide expert advice and evaluation of work processes and policies, management practices and work operations involving complete analysis of complex programmatic and management issues and problems.
• Coordinate administrative projects, special initiatives, and office activities in support of senior leadership priorities and organizational objectives.
• Review administrative operations and recommend procedural improvements that enhance efficiency and support mission accomplishment.
• Develop correspondence, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other written products for leadership review and use.
• Serve as a liaison with agency officials, partners, and stakeholders to coordinate information, resolve issues, and support organizational initiatives.

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:

• Requiring analytical, organizational, and oral communication skills to deal with issues and problems that involve numerous complex interrelationships, cross disciplinary and organizational lines and have significant public interest.
• Preparing or coordinating the development of slides, charts, and other graphics to be used by leadership and other senior staff at national conferences, major meetings, Congressional hearings, and briefings, involving the highest levels of government and non-governmental officials.
• Developing written documents pertaining to the organization's programs, accomplishments, and policies, as well as conducting special projects and studies that have a profound impact on the effectiveness of the Agency.