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External Affairs Administrative Specialist

USAFUSAUSCGUSMCUSNUSSF🔒 Secret required
Program summary

Multiple vacancies for this announcement. Role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Members of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Office of External Affairs Officer( EA) team to communicate the agency’s role in ensuring the security, resiliency and reliability of the nation’s cyber and physical infrastructure. The Operations team oversees the business operations function for the EA which includes budget management, recruitment and position management, acquisition, program management and executive support. As an Executive support, you will work closely with EA leadership on calendar management and logistics support. Not limited to EA leadership, you will also interact with EA staff and CISA’s Front Office on administrative support.

Roles & job description

Provide comprehensive administrative services to support effective business operations. • Perform administrative tasks as assigned to support effective business operations for the office including providing the full range of administrative services to External Affairs leadership and staff.• Provide administrative support for EA senior managers.• Support the EA Chief and Deputy Chief with calendar management and logistical support including coordinating and booking conference rooms.• Schedule and coordinate meetings including developing agendas, preparing minutes and/or printing meeting materials.• Support the maintenance of office records management plan. • Provide travel support for EA staff including preparing travel authorizations and expense vouchers using the official travel system; making travel arrangements; answering/researching general travel related questions; and maintaining travel associated files for the office.• Escort guests from the lobby as necessary.

Eligibility notes

Must have Secret Clearance. Strong organizational, communications, and multitasking skills; Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional notes

Multiple vacancies for this announcement. TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the Jobs Description and Other Eligibility Factors. Title the email "EA Admin Skillbridge." Address the email to military@cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date and availability dates (start/finish) in the body of the email.

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Interview prep for this program
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  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
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