Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for an Executive Support Specialist, CSRO (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join the Space Force at the Pentagon as an Executive Support Specialist, where you'll be at the forefront of strategic operations for the 3-Star Deputy Chief of Space Operations. The position is face-paced and high visibility role, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring that our senior leadership is always in the right place at the right time. Your daily tasks will include synchronizing calendars with top officials like the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Space Operations, developing travel itineraries for CONUS and OCONUS and leading weekly calendar reviews. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and love coordinating high-level activities, this is the perfect opportunity for you! You'll be responsible for managing travel logistics, coordinating executive participation in major conferences, and handling incoming calls-all while supporting a mission that's out of this world. If you're organized, proactive, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear for you
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for the Executive Assistance position should have a strong background in executive office management and automation, particularly within the DoD. Experience in managing multiple executives' calendars and have in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, proficiency in critical programs such as the Government Credit Card, Government Purchase Credit Card, and the Defense Travel System is essential. Strong professional communication skills are a must, as the candidate will need to confidently interact with senior service leadership.
Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of the employing organization.
2. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations
and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, and spreadsheets.
3. Knowledge of protocol principles and associated regulations, policies, directives, procedural guides,
precedents and instructions, and military and civilian rank structure in order to coordinate and assure adherence
to proper ceremony and etiquette.
4. Skill in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
5. Skill in interpreting functional policies, procedures, and techniques to develop viable programmatic options for
satisfying the organization's changing priorities.
6. Skill in interpersonal relationships to work with senior officials.
7. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
8. Ability to plan and organize work.
9. Ability to access or locate information through the use of a person, computer or terminal.
10. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.