Executive Assistant Specialist

U.S. Army Cyber Command • Fort Shafter, HI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of the Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES), in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f, and is located at Fort Shafter in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role is in the Administrative Support Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The incumbent supports the Command Group by coordinating day-to-day and long-range projects, managing its operational schedule, and ensuring effective staff support. The position requires a Secret security clearance, a qualified typist, and completion of applicable cyberspace workforce qualification and professional development requirements. It includes a temporary duty or business travel requirement of 10% of the time and a three-year probationary period unless an exception applies.

Requirements

• One year of directly applicable experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success; qualifying experience may be from public- or private-sector work and may include volunteer experience.
• Qualifying experience should demonstrate practical knowledge of the assigned organization's operations, regulations, principles, and programs; the ability to analyze problems, formulate alternatives, and present recommendations; and knowledge of software such as spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, and databases.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M. may qualify.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if it meets at least 100% of the stated requirements under the calculation described in the posting.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret clearance; the posting also states the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a qualified typist.
• Must complete the applicable foundational qualification requirements within 9 months and resident qualification requirements within 12 months, and complete 20 hours of continuous professional development per work role code, subject to the stated exceptions.
• Must satisfactorily complete the required training and obtain the required certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Current permanent ARCYBER/NETCOM civilian employees are the employment authority category identified as eligible to apply in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions, and activities.
• Manage the operational schedule of the Command Group.
• Ensure efficient and effective support for Command Group staff in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Manage staff actions, determine their status, prioritize events, and provide comprehensive status briefs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Honolulu federal employees are currently entitled to an 8.64% cost-of-living allowance in addition to base salary, subject to change.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and an agency determination that the move is in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree