Executive Support Specialist

Air Force District of Washington • Andrews AFB, MD

6d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide executive support in planning and executing the daily operations of the Financial Management Directorate, including general analysis and staff advisory services. The position communicates the Commander's vision, philosophy, and intent to Directorate staff and serves as the focal point for related activities.

The Executive Support Specialist supports the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Chiefs by providing critical analysis and brainstorming on issues of interest to senior leadership. The role conducts comprehensive organizational analysis of work processes and provides innovative, expert analysis to improve mission effectiveness and resource efficiency. It performs high-level managerial, integrating, analytical, and time-sensitive staff activities; updates leadership and staff on schedules, upcoming meetings, conferences, and training, including analysis of topics, potential problems, and recommendations; and plans, organizes, and executes complex programs, meetings, and visits involving senior government representatives, National Capital Region customers, and MAJCOM/Wing members.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including executive support, task coordination and monitoring, and analysis and advice to senior leadership.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at the GS-11 level is required for GS-12 consideration when TIG applies.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Knowledge of staff operations management concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of organizational missions, objectives, procedures, command entities, and financial management support operations.
• Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, organizational relationships, program goals and objectives, operational events and milestones, and evaluation and planning methods.
• Basic analytical ability to assess the effects of changes in staff operations practices, procedures, and policies, and analyze staff operations as an integrated whole.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, exercise tact and diplomacy, negotiate complex issues, and maintain good working relationships.
• Work may require duty hours outside the normal schedule, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station, including travel on military or commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support for planning and executing the Financial Management Directorate's daily operations, including general analysis and staff advisory services.
• Communicate the Commander's vision, philosophy, and intent to Directorate staff and serve as the focal point for related activities.
• Support the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Chiefs with critical analysis and brainstorming on issues of interest to senior leadership.
• Analyze organizational work processes and recommend improvements to mission effectiveness and resource efficiency.
• Perform high-level managerial, integrating, analytical, and time-sensitive staff activities.
• Update leadership and staff on schedules, upcoming meetings, conferences, and training, including relevant topic analysis, potential problems, and recommendations.
• Plan, organize, and execute complex programs, meetings, and visits involving senior government representatives, National Capital Region customers, and MAJCOM/Wing members.
• Track, coordinate, and monitor organizational taskings to ensure timely completion.
• Identify and analyze key issues, develop strategies, and advise senior leadership on recommended courses of action related to installations and mission support functions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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