Staff Assistant- Dos

Potomac Management Solutions • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Passport Services’ Staff Assistants support the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and Managing Directors (MDs) as they direct headquarters operations and a nationwide network of twenty-nine agencies and centers and nearly eight thousand acceptance facilities, supporting the issuance of twenty million passports each year. Staff Assistants manage behind-the-scenes operations that help make the directorate’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives a reality. The role requires thoughtful, clear communication to anticipate and facilitate the flow of information throughout Passport Services and Consular Affairs, including the smooth and timely clearance of Department “paper.” The position requires written editorial skills and use of Microsoft products, including SharePoint, as well as an understanding of Department paper, the clearance process, and the operations of Consular Affairs and Passport Services. An active secret clearance is required.

Requirements

• Active secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience.
• Written editorial skills.
• Experience using Microsoft products, including SharePoint.
• Understanding of Department paper and the clearance process.
• Understanding of Consular Affairs and Passport Services operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Deputy Assistant Secretary and Managing Directors in directing headquarters operations and the Passport Services network.
• Manage behind-the-scenes operations that support the directorate’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitate the flow of information throughout Passport Services and Consular Affairs through clear communication.
• Support the smooth and timely clearance of Department paper.

What This Job Offers

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