Job DescriptionDescriptionJob Title: Administrative Assistant V
Job Code: ADM326
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority
Prepared Date: 10/15/2026
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.Position Summary:The Administrative Assistant V provides executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership. This position coordinates complex administrative activities, executive calendars, meetings, travel, correspondence, briefings, reports, and official engagements. The Administrative Assistant V handles sensitive and confidential information, supports operational planning and protocol activities, and coordinates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of S/CPR mission requirements.
Compensation & Benefits:Starting Salary Range for Administrative Assistant V: $80,000-$90,000 annually.
Benefits That Set Us ApartWhen considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:- Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
- Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
- Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Professional development, training, and certification support
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because taking care of our employees isn't just a promise, it's part of who we are.
Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.
Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities:Includes the following:
- Provide executive-level administrative support to the Chief of Protocol and S/CPR leadership.
- Manage and coordinate calendars, meetings, conferences, briefings, and official engagements.
- Schedule and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including preparation of travel documentation and related administrative requirements.
- Prepare, review, and format correspondence, memoranda, briefings, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other executive-level documents.
- Collect, review, analyze, and summarize complex and/or sensitive information to support decision-making and operational planning.
- Develop and maintain reports, tracking tools, charts, budget documents, and presentation materials.
- Respond to, coordinate, or appropriately route priority, sensitive, and confidential inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Draft correspondence and communications on behalf of S/CPR leadership as directed.
- Support planning and execution of protocol events, meetings, official functions, and office activities.
- Maintain administrative records, files, databases, and documentation in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
- Track office actions, deadlines, deliverables, and follow-up items to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinate with internal Department offices, external partners, vendors, and stakeholders to support S/CPR requirements.
- Assist with workload planning and may provide guidance or direction to other administrative support personnel as required.
- Utilize advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and analytical software applications to complete assigned tasks.
- Perform other related administrative duties as assigned in support of S/CPR mission requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory/management authority
Basic Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to senior executives, leadership teams, or complex organizations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related administrative tools.
- Experience preparing executive correspondence, reports, briefings, and presentation materials.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to coordinate meetings, events, travel, and administrative activities involving multiple stakeholders.
- This position requires a TS/SCI clearance.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Work Environment:Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled environment.
