Staff Officer/Executive Assistant

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Staff Officer/Executive Assistant to join our team! In this role, you will support the Chief Data Officer for a federal Agency in Springfield, VA, providing high-level administrative and executive support to ensure the efficient operation of the office and successful execution of the Agency's mission.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, calendars, and events for senior leadership
• Gathering, inputting, and retrieving electronic data; maintaining office records and files
• Researching and analyzing data to prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Preparing routine correspondence and distributing briefing and read-ahead materials in accordance with Agency standards
• Managing office supplies, initiating equipment trouble tickets, and coordinating office moves
• Utilizing Agency systems such as the Defense Travel System (DTS), PeopleSoft, SharePoint, conference room and facility scheduling tools, VTC/teleconferencing/IC Connect/Webex tools
• Managing multiple projects with varying deadlines in a fast-paced environment; adjusting working hours as necessary to accomplish the mission
• Preparing periodic tasker and staff package status reports; developing metrics to keep leadership informed of late, pending, and new actions
• Establishing milestones and schedules, with wide latitude for independent judgment, to resolve staff and administrative management issues in coordination with the Government lead

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; additional years experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, such as General/Flag Officers, Civilian SESs, or corporate equivalents
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience analyzing job-related problems and recommending solutions that require coordination across multiple areas, disciplines, and organizations
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in planning and implementing programs or projects involving diverse objectives
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to protocol requirements

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• At least 12 months of demonstrated experience tracking and managing formal taskers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with Agency or NGA instructions and guidelines for managing records
• Experience with conference room scheduling tools, DTS, and Webex

Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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