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Staff Assistant

Koniag Government Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services Company, is seeking a Staff Assistant with a Top-Secret security clearance to support Kadiak and our government customer in Washington, DC.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as a staff assistant in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism.
  • Prepare daily briefing materials for the CT Front Office and Office Director, as needed.
  • Work closely with senior-level staff in the Bureau of Counterterrorism and provide support on various high-level issues across all lines of efforts.
  • Draft briefing material, background papers, correspondence, and other policy documents on a variety of substantive subjects.
  • Clear and ensure accuracy of incoming briefing material, including briefing checklists, annotated agendas, and other department and interagency documents.
  • Coordinate closely with regional and functional bureaus as well as with the Secretary of State’s Office on the 7th floor, interagency, and international partners.
  • Utilize Department record keeping systems to track and trace the progress of action memoranda and other sensitive documents from the Line. Maintain an office tickler system and files correspondence, reports publications, and other documents for the supervisors’ ready reference and use; conduct annual records disposition in accordance with established Department Records Management procedures.
  • Support bilateral and multilateral engagements with the Secretary of State, assigned office, and other Department and interagency principals.
  • Support the CT Front Office and Office Director on TDY travel, as needed.
  • On-site presence required with situational telework if appropriate.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or 2 plus years of experience preferred. Preferred areas of study are: international studies, political science, national security, foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism.
  • State Department experience preferred.
  • Able to be available for overseas travel.
  • Able to work effectively with high-ranking officials of the State Department, other government agencies, and foreign governments.
  • Have a strong understanding of the paper process at the State Department and other State Department procedures, such as travel planning and execution.
  • Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Clearance Requirement

  • Must have a Top-Secret Clearance

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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