Job Information
Akima Staff Assistant in Washington, District Of Columbia
Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Staff Assistant to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
Serves as a staff assistant to the Assistant Secretary, the Deputy Assistant Secretaries, and Senior Advisors, coordinating and assisting in the accomplishment of administrative and operational issues, processes, and business needs
Maintains an understanding of the major issues, current and long-term, which are being pursued by the bureau
Maintains liaison with the Office of the Secretary, Executive Secretariat (S/ES), the Operations Center, Department Principals, the offices of other Assistant Secretaries, and offices of Principals in other agencies, as necessary
Maintains liaison with DRL offices to ensure that deadlines are met for the work tasked by S/ES, the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries, or the Senior Advisors
Coordinates with the other DRL Staff Assistant(s) and support staff in bureau offices to track and monitor correspondence within the Bureau
Ensures the quality and timeliness of written products drafted within the Bureau by providing guidance, enforcing deadlines, and reviewing for format, style, coherence, accuracy, content, and clearances
Makes necessary corrections or returns documents to originator for changes
Advises Bureau personnel of overdue action items, upcoming deadlines, priority of issues, format and DoS/DRL procedures for processing documentation
Responds to inquiries from both within and outside DRL concerning the status, location, subject matter, and deadlines of documents and taskers
Determines the feasibility of meeting deadlines on specific documents and notifies originator if an extension is required
Takes action to avoid, minimize, or eliminate these problems in the short and long-term
Qualifications
Experience teaching, coaching, and mentoring professionals on fragile states and transition topics
Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance
Proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods
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
Exercising independent judgment in performing and executing duties
Scheduling meetings and ensuring appropriate calendar accuracy
General word-processing and other office support functions
Active Secret Clearance
Desired Qualifications:
- College education is preferred but not required
Pay Range
38.79 - 42.50
Benefits
SCA - 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.
Job ID
2024-14416
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.\
For our shareholders , Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers , Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments.
As a Tuvli employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).
