The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) in Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a well-qualified candidate to fill a Secretary (Office Automation) NK-0318-03 position. Come join our amazing team who helps ensure there is never a day without space!

Position: Secretary (Office Automation) NK-0318-03 (GS-08 - GS-10 equivalent)

Location: HQ USSPACECOM/J0, Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO

Suspense: Eligible interested applicants must forward their resume directly to Jonathan Williams, at jonathan.williams.96@usspacecom.mil no later than COB 17 May 24.

PCS Entitlements: May be offered

Telework: Situational

Description of Position: To serve as principal office assistant and executive specialist for the USSPACECOM Chief of Staff. Performs additional duties designed to directly relieve leadership of administration responsibilities that contribute to public relations with high-level military/civilian officials, business/civic leaders, and other external entities whose interests/activities interact with USSPACECOM’s missions.

Position Duties/Responsibilities:

· Performs full range of executive management duties required to support assigned USSPACECOM senior staff member in the performance of official duties.

· Serves in the capacity of Confidential Assistant. Performs duties of a highly confidential nature in the “privileged communications” category; receives such communications for and from the USSPACECOM senior staff member.

· Prepares a full range of recurring and non-recurring personal and executive correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources.

· Manages official and social appointments; interacts directly with the assigned USSPACECOM senior staff member to determine official and social commitments as well as official travel requirements.

Key Skills & Abilities:

· Thorough knowledge of extensive rules, procedures, or operations applied to executive secretarial and clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintaining files/records, making and preparing travel arrangements, locating, assembling and composing information for various reports, inquiries, and nontechnical correspondence.

· Knowledge of office functions and commitments of supervisor and staff to prepare and review correspondence, to screen telephone calls and visitors, to maintain supervisor’s calendar, and to perform other substantive or administrative work of the organization.

· Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.

· Skill in typing and the use of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

· Skill sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate difficult administrative issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive-level command management.

· Ability to analyze reports and studies to encourage understanding, acceptance of findings, and recommendations.

Qualification Requirements:

· At least 1 year of prior experience at the next lower broadband/grade level (or equivalent) performing Executive Assistant duties and responsibilities.

Conditions of Employment:

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance

· Position requires drug testing

· Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required

· May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,645.00 - $87,982.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Colorado Springs, CO 80916: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person