Akima

Staff Assistant Level I

Akima$88K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced government office setting.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and performance management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks and coordinating across various locations.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, complemented by computer proficiency.
  • Ability to work independently while prioritizing and managing daily tasks without supervision.
  • Must hold an Active Top Secret security clearance with the capacity to upgrade to SCI.

Responsibilities

  • Arrange meetings for senior officials at high-level locations, including the White House and State Department.
  • Manage administrative tasks, including travel authorizations and maintaining office records.
  • Organize and review correspondence for quality and compliance with departmental standards.
  • Research administrative issues and prepare detailed reports for office leadership.
  • Print and distribute daily briefing materials, ensuring correct handling of classified documents.
  • Utilize SharePoint for record-keeping and track sensitive documents through action memoranda.
  • Coordinate correspondence and materials for internal and external meetings, maintaining adherence to policy.
  • Screen calls and manage schedules for meetings within the department.
  • Prepare travel arrangements and assist with supporting travel needs for the office leadership.
  • Oversee office services, ensuring efficient procedures and resource management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution options.
  • Voluntary benefits available for additional coverage.
  • Defined vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies as per DOL guidelines.
Full Job Description

Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Staff Assistant I to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities
  • Make arrangements for S/ES-EX or the detailed office to meet with senior level officials at the White House, the State Department, and other U.S. interagency bureaus and departments, and officials from foreign governments.
  • Ensures that all administrative matters are properly handled; drafts request memoranda to S/ES-EX or the detailed office for travel authorizations, passports, office equipment, clearances, and identification passes and computer log-on; maintains all appropriate records within the office and oversees the accurate and department requirements for archiving records.
  • Organizes and reviews memoranda, letters, and other correspondence for S/ESEX or the detailed office to identify format deficiencies, clearances, completeness, and makes corrections to documents as appropriate: determines document distribution; brings urgent items to the attention of S/ES-EX or the detailed office leadership.
  • Researches and investigates facts involving administrative problems or other projects. Gathers, assembles, and analyzes facts and presents oral and written reports of compiled data to S/ES-EX or the detailed office. Participates on special committees or projects concerned with administrative matters. Follows assignments through to completion and develops recommendations.
  • Prints daily briefing materials for S/ES-EX or the detailed office; reviews incoming correspondence and other documents; is responsible for the distribution of classified and sensitive documents in accordance with security procedures. Prepares draft correspondence for signature on a variety of substantive subjects.
  • Utilizes the SharePoint record keeping system to track and trace the progress of action memoranda and other sensitive documents from the Line. Maintains an office tickler system and files correspondence, reports publications, and other documents for the supervisors97ready reference and use; conducts annual records disposition in accordance with established Department Records Management procedures.
  • Aids in the coordination of correspondence and other materials received in the office. Maintains contact with persons within and outside of the Department for the purpose coordinating and expediting actions on agendas prepared for outside events; prepares materials for presentation to S/ES-EX or the detailed office for review, including ensuring proper formatting and clearances; delivers written materials to the appropriate offices within the department for onward processing. The incumbent reviews incoming correspondence and when necessary, calls to the draftee97s attention any conflict or departure from established policies.
  • Screens telephone calls and meetings by obtaining information and referring calls/visitors to the appropriate staff member; maintains calendars for meetings within and outside the department.
  • Prepares travel authorizations and transportation requests, reviews travel vouchers, and supports overseas and domestic travel for S/ES-EX or the detailed office. Assists S/ESEX or the detailed office by making travel arrangements, including obtaining reservations, tickets, passports, and visas. As required, prepares letter to officials of foreign embassies concerning visa requests.
  • Maintain schedule for front office Principals.
  • Responsible for managing office services by ensuring that office procedures, correspondences are controlled, filing systems are designed, and supplies are up to date.
  • Perform special projects.
Qualifications
  • Experience in fast paced government office.
  • Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance.
  • English language (written and spoken) communications skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities in multiple locations, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a multi-cultural team environment.
  • Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
  • Active Top Secret with the ability to upgrade to SCI.
Benefits InformationSCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination. Pay Range$42.60 Job ID2026-24088 Work TypeOn-Site

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