Staff Assistant

Staff Assistant

Cherokee Federal is hiring a Staff Assistant/Program Analyst II in Washington, DC to support the Department of State's T/FO front office under the Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security. You will manage high-tempo administrative and program coordination, route taskers, maintain knowledge management and records, support senior leader schedules and travel, and help produce congressional reports and leadership materials. Top Secret required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Staff Assistant: $100,000 - $116,071.00. Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Staff Assistant Responsibilities Include:

• Route proposals, orders, and taskings to the correct offices for action; track follow-up to closure.
• Maintain a basic knowledge management system to track assignments, share information, and organize core documents (e.g., Teams/SharePoint).
• Support senior leader engagements: manage calendars, schedule/reschedule meetings, request briefing materials, and coordinate meeting logistics and conference room scheduling.
• Support domestic and international travel: make travel arrangements (hotels, passports, visas, advances), accompany leadership to meetings as needed, and complete travel vouchers after trips.
• Receive, log, and process official communications in accordance with Department records requirements and standards.
• Take and transcribe notes during meetings, briefings, and conferences.
• Draft, clear, and submit congressional reports and other written products; assist with correspondence, memoranda, briefing papers, and reports across State and interagency contacts.
• Serve as liaison for administrative HR actions (performance appraisal reminders, leave restoration procedures, proxy access, awards nominations).
• Serve as timekeeper for T/FO staff; ensure compliance with time and attendance requirements.
• Act as point of contact for GSO work orders and basic IT/computer issues.
• Support onboarding: process paperwork and coordinate equipment issuance and security access.
• Support TS/TS-SCI meeting scheduling (e.g., NSC/IC briefings) and track classified materials related to assigned duties; ensure proper handling per procedures.
• Perform special assignments with tact, discretion, and professionalism.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Staff Assistant Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Top Secret security clearance required (TS/SCI scheduling support is part of the role).
• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 6 years experience in international politics/foreign policy, military/defense, or security cooperation.
• Prior experience with the Department of State or another federal department/agency preferred.
• Preferred experience in foreign affairs administration, travel planning, complex logistics, political-military affairs, defense/security cooperation, or academic research support.
• Preferred experience drafting policy-related or administrative products from diverse sources (government documents, academic/think tank products).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and knowledge management tools (Teams/SharePoint) preferred.
• Travel management experience preferred, including E2 Solutions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written/spoken English); ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate across locations in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work independently, assess priorities, and execute with minimal supervision.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

• Keywords: Executive Support, Front Office Support, Tasker Routing, Knowledge Management, Congressional Reporting, Timekeeping, Travel Management, E2 Solutions, TS/TS-SCI Scheduling, Records Management
• Similar Job Descriptions: Executive Assistant (Federal), Program Analyst, Staff Assistant, Front Office Coordinator, Administrative Program Specialist, Foreign Affairs Support Specialist

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Job Info

• Job Identification 42312
• Job Category Administration
• Posting Date 04/27/2026, 07:12 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Washington, DC, United States (On-site)
• Regular or Temporary Regular