Special Assistant-LPA

CAMRIS is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today’s most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world.

Title: Special Assistant-Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA)
Location: Washington DC
GS: 11 Equivalency
Application Deadline: Open until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Special Assistant is to provide highly responsible direct support to the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs, Deputy Assistant Administrators (DAAs). The Special Assistant manages the overall workflow and coordination of the overall Front office and designated senior staff and is expected to exercise wide latitude of discretion regarding workflow, priorities, and methods in addition to an in-depth knowledge of the executive’s style, methods of operation, relationships, and authorities. The position requires the use of considerable judgment and independent action and may include the delegation of work to others. Work requires a high level of discretion.

* Serves as a senior advisor to the DAAs to perform work of broad scope and complexity under the direction of the DAAs.
* Excellent skills in planning and organizing to systematically coordinate, track, and complete work flow to maintain an efficient office environment.
* Serves as a focal point for the DAA’s Front Office operations and oversees and manages the flow and exchange of information, streamlines interactions with internal and external customers and facilitates initiatives on behalf of the DAAs.
* Schedules and manages the DAA’s calendar and controls access to the DAAs, determining the importance of the issues for each meeting and following protocol procedures for contacting parties.
* Monitor e-mail for action items and glean items from staff meetings and weekly reports that require action; creates a system to generate reminders of completion deadlines.
* Drafts and prepares correspondence on behalf of the DAAs and Officer Directors.
* Researches and prepares background information and/or talking points papers, as needed on the meeting attendees and/or topics of interest for the meeting.
* Develops and maintains accurate records and files management systems.
* Makes appointments, travel arrangements, and itineraries; assembles or ensures that packets of information or briefing materials are prepared and accurate expense statements.
* Extensive knowledge in the use of MS Office, the Internet, and other internal applications.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose and deliver responses to complex questions in a clear and concise manner and deal with a wide range of people and personalities.
* Strong planning, management and execution skills.
* Ability to adapt to changing work requirements and priorities
* Exercise a wide degree of creativity and latitude in developing and coordinating projects on behalf of the DAAs.
* Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project goals utilizing strong organizational skills.
* Participate in high level meetings and travel as needed.
* Secret Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a background investigation and must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication as applicable to their position/duties

**In order to fully evaluate your eligibility, your resume must include relevant paid and non-paid experience showing dates held with month, year and hours worked per week for each position.**

This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award.

CAMRIS International offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.