For DSCA positions located at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies The Africa Center is the pre-eminent Department of Defense institution for strategic security studies, research, and outreach in Africa. The Africa Center engages African partner states and institutions through rigorous academic and outreach programs that build strategic capacity and foster long-term, collaborative relationships.

Duties

Coordinates the administrative efforts of the office of the Director. Ensures sufficient managerial, administrative, and office support is available to accomplish the mission. Serves as point of contact for inquiries and administrative problems from both internal and external customers. Reviews and analyzes existing policies and procedures. Orchestrates executive event planning for a variety of social, academic, and institutional events.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Security clearance of Secret required and must be obtained and maintained.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as directing, coordinating and monitoring the administrative functions and activities for a senior leader. Your resume must demonstrate maintaining calendars, coordinating events, scheduled and travel using an automated system, preparing executive level correspondence and written documents and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.) Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DSCA - DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY Apply Online Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]