Executive Assistant

Air Force Elements, U.S. Central Command • MacDill AFB, FL

5d

About The Position

The Executive Assistant serves as the Collaboration, Coordination, and Communication Manager for the Headquarters, United States Central Command (HQ USCENTCOM), Command Group, Secretary of the Joint Staff Directorate. The role analyzes, assigns, tracks, coordinates, reviews, synchronizes, and processes Joint Staff and General Officer taskers. It also serves as the Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Joint Staff, United States Central Command, implementing executive direction and coordinating the Command Group staff’s day-to-day operations.

The position manages Human Capital support for the HQ USCENTCOM Command Group and Special Staff, which encompasses more than 300 positions. It also manages the Command Group’s Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act actions and its Information Security Program. The role may require periodic travel, rotating shifts, weekends, and federal holidays. This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months and may be extended without further competition.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• For merit promotion applicants, meet the GS time-in-grade requirement: one year at the GS-11 level for the GS-12 level, when applicable.
• Knowledge of command and military service department structure, supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, and goals.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, including associated principles, regulatory requirements, request processes, and organizational policy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Information Security Program, including associated principles, regulatory requirements, request processes, and organizational policy.
• Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools for developing, instructing, evaluating, improving, and conducting training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Adobe, Word, and PowerPoint; database management; and general information management principles and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals and present complex information management issues to various levels of management.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information, based on a Tier 5 investigation, and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Federal employees are required to use direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, assign, track, analyze, and report taskers and requests for information.
• Maintain awareness of current and planned operations and command capabilities and capacities to support timely assignment, coordination, or development of products for three General/Flag Officers’ review.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Human Capital Management.
• Plan, design, coordinate, and direct actions to secure Human Capital support for the HQ USCENTCOM Command Group and Special Staff, encompassing more than 300 positions.
• Manage the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act programs and serve as the Command Group point of contact for related actions within its scope.
• Manage the Command Group Information Security Program and advise, assist, and carry out the Director’s orders within the program’s tolerances.
• Serve as Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Joint Staff, United States Central Command.
• Implement executive direction and manage day-to-day operations by coordinating the Command Group’s advisory, administrative, and technical staff functions.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on the position and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed