Senior Staff Assistant, DOS

Dexis • Columbia, WA

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About The Position

Dexis Professional Services is hiring Senior Staff Assistants to support senior government leadership for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Passport Services Directorate (CA/PPT). The role facilitates information flow and the smooth, timely clearance of Department paper supporting headquarters operations and a nationwide network of agencies, centers, and acceptance facilities. The position is contingent upon contract award.

The Senior Staff Assistant provides advanced editorial, workflow, and executive support across multiple stakeholders and handles higher-complexity or sensitive assignments requiring senior-level judgment and coordination. The role requires strong written and editorial skills, use of Microsoft products including SharePoint, and knowledge of Department paper, clearance processes, and Consular Affairs and Passport Services operations.

Requirements

• Minimum four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Active SECRET personnel security clearance issued by DCSA prior to contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leadership overseeing headquarters operations and a nationwide operating network.
• Facilitate information flow and the smooth, timely clearance of Department paper.
• Apply strong written and editorial skills and use Microsoft products, including SharePoint.
• Maintain knowledge of Department paper, clearance processes, and Consular Affairs and Passport Services operations.
• Handle higher-complexity or sensitive assignments requiring senior-level judgment and coordination.
• Provide advanced editorial, workflow, and executive support across multiple stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a choice of three UnitedHealthcare medical plans and coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Dental insurance, including preventive, basic, major, and orthodontic services subject to plan limits.
• Company-paid vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Employer-funded health reimbursement arrangement for employees enrolled in the Silver HRA medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional supplemental life and AD&D insurance, including life insurance options for eligible dependents.
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and legal and financial support resources for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness resources, including virtual care, behavioral health resources, and wellness programs through the medical plan.
• Personalized benefits enrollment, coverage, claims, and provider-finding support through the Employee Care Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior