Staff Assistant

HunaTek is seeking a Staff Assistant to provide support to the Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism in Washington, DC. This position requires project coordination experience, along with a knowledge of international studies, political science, national security, foreign policy, humanitarian assistance, foreign assistance, or counterterrorism.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare daily briefing materials for the Bureau 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 5 days a week with situational telework if appropriate.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications Required

• 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.
• Ability to travel overseas
• Ability to work effectively with high-ranking officials of the State Department, other government agencies, and foreign governments.
• Have a strong understanding of State Department's paper flow and other State Department procedures, such as travel planning and execution.
• Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Top Secret clearance required
  
  

At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.

Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.

Our Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. For full time employees, these benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
• 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition and career development assistance
• A selection of voluntary benefits
  
  

ADA: HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

EEO/AA: HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.