Senior Staff Assistant
About The Position
Kymber Consulting Group is seeking three Senior Staff Assistants to support the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT). CA/PPT oversees a nationwide network of 29 passport agencies and centers and nearly 8,000 acceptance facilities, issuing approximately 20 million passports annually. The Directorate is strengthening headquarters operations through ISO 9001 quality management and Scaled Agile (SAFe) practices. Senior Staff Assistants will support the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and Managing Directors as they lead CA/PPT headquarters operations and the nationwide passport network. The role focuses on timely clearance of Department paper and coordination of information across PPT and Consular Affairs. This is a Key Personnel position under the contract. The position is full-time and on-site at CA/PPT Headquarters in Washington, DC. Telework is permitted only if identified and approved by CA/PPT. No travel is anticipated. The position is contingent upon award. Applicants must have an active SECRET security clearance or be able to obtain one before starting, and must be able to obtain a Department of State building pass.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 4 years of experience.
- Excellent written editorial skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft products, including SharePoint.
- In-depth understanding of Department paper, the clearance process, and Consular Affairs and PPT operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
- Ability to prepare written products in accordance with the Department of State writing guide.
- Active SECRET security clearance, or ability to obtain one prior to start.
- Ability to obtain a Department of State building pass.
Nice To Haves
- A Moderate Risk Public Trust investigation may be required for designated positions.
Responsibilities
- Lead staff-assistant support to the DAS and Managing Directors.
- Manage and prioritize clearance of high-visibility Department paper.
- Anticipate information needs and coordinate across PPT offices and Consular Affairs.
- Provide senior editorial review to ensure conformance with the Department writing guide.
- Mentor Staff Assistants.
- Maintain clearance procedures and SharePoint resources.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental plans.
- Paid holidays and personal time off.
- 401(k) plan.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- Education and training assistance program.
- Incentive plans and referral bonuses.
- Employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
