Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at the Pentagon is searching for an Executive Support Specialist for the CSRO (NH-0301-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).
Description:
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment where your contributions directly support strategic decision-making? Are you a master of organization and coordination with a passion for space exploration? If so, the Space Force needs you!
As an Executive Support Specialist in the Office of the 3-Star Deputy Chief of Space Operations, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our senior leadership is always mission-ready. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to:
Directly support the 3-Star Deputy Chief of Space Operations.
Synchronize calendars with top officials, including the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Space Operations.
- Develop travel itineraries for domestic and international travel (CONUS and OCONUS).
- Lead weekly calendar reviews and proactively manage executive schedules.
- Coordinate executive participation in major conferences and events.
- Manage travel logistics with meticulous attention to detail.
- Handle incoming calls and inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
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.
The ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with exceptional time management skills.
- Proactive and resourceful with a solutions-oriented mindset.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Passionate about the Space Force mission and excited to contribute to national security.
If you're ready to launch your career to new heights and make a tangible impact on the future of space operations, apply today!
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.