EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Duties

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• Reviews and critically analyzes packages, recommendations, and executive correspondence.
• Facilitates executive decision-making by synthesizing complex procurement, technical, and administrative data into executive summaries, decision memorandums, presentations, point papers, and strategic read-ahead.
• Manages executive engagement planning by deconflicting competing strategic priorities, evaluating meeting objectives, and conducting comprehensive pre-briefings for leadership.
• Leads the Directorate governance rhythm of the business (ROB); formulates agendas, synthesizes executive decisions, and tracks strategic decision implementation across the Directorate.
• Reviews and approves travel authorizations and vouchers.

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Conditions of employment

• ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.***
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must be a U.S Citizen.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience:

In order to qualify applicants resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

GS-07 Specialized Experience is defined as:Performing basic administrative tasks, coordinating schedules, and routine correspondence OR responding to standard, routine inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

GS-09 Specialized Experience is defined as: Drafting official, non-routine correspondence, memos, and briefings for leadership OR tracking action items, managing office budgets/procurement, and ensuring deadlines are met.

GS-11 Specialized experience is defined as:Conducting basic studies of administrative workflows, reporting bottlenecks, and recommending process improvements OR coordinating high-visibility meetings, conferences, or official visits for executive-level staff.

GS-12 Specialized experience is defined as: Advising executives on administrative programs, policies, and operational issues OR conducting comprehensive evaluations of organizational programs to identify systemic inefficiencies and draft new internal policies.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Salary for GS-07 $57,736.00 to $75,059.00

GS-09 $70,623.00 to $91,815.00

GS-11 $85,447.00 to $111,08700

GS-12 $102,415.00 to $133,142.00

Education

If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial/official transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.

GS-07 I have one full year of graduate level education or successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for superior academic achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. Major must be directly related to the position being filled.

GS-09 I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree or LL.B. or J.D. directly related to the position that may be used to substitute the specialized experience requirement. Please note: To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university.

GS-11 I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree, in a field of study that is directly related to the position being filled.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level

Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application.

• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.
  
  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Additional information

• Moving expenses maybebe paid.
• This position is notcovered by a bargaining unit.
• This position is non-exempt for GS-07, GS-09, and GS-11 exempt for GS-12 from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any of the recruited grade levels.
• In-person performance is required at DISA Headquarters at Ft. Meade, MD; the requirements of this position may not be met remotely or offsite.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact [redacted] for assistance
• All applicants new to the federal service will be selected at the step one.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.