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BUSINESS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Clearance Jobs, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20319
Secret Unspecified
Fort McNair, DC (On-Site/Office) Duties
Help provides administrative support: tracks taskers/suspense dates, edits/processes correspondence, creates spreadsheets to track/analyze data, develops/maintains long-range calendars, records management, and prepares meeting materials and minutes. Provides personnel support: on/off boarding personnel, preparing/tracking personnel evaluations/training reports, timecards and attendance records, processing awards/decorations, training requests, processes IT accounts, and maintaining rosters. Provides logistics support: coordinates global travel, makes air/ground transportation and lodging arrangements, prepares trip books/itineraries, processes travel orders/vouchers, prepares/submits country clearances, and passport/visa requirements. Provides events and knowledge management support: Plans/coordinates/executes events/engagements with senior executives, creates/processes invites/thank you letters, and creates/manages knowledge management tools, websites, and social media platforms. Provides supply support: collects requirements, submits/tracks requisitions for and maintains office supplies/course materials, tracks inventory, maintains stock in classrooms and office areas, labels/maintains mailboxes, delivers supplies and mail. Requirements
Help Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Suitable for Federal Employment Registered for Selective Service 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. Must have or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Qualifications
Specialized Experience: For the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience that has provided the applicant with the specific skills and knowledge of theory and principles of management and organization, including 1) domestic and international travel processing; 2) point of contact and provides advice to high level faculty/staff/students of administrative policies; and 3) develop and maintain long-range master calendars. For the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes experience including 1) domestic and international travel processing; 2) point of contact and provides advice to high level faculty/staff/students of administrative policies; 3) prepare standardized documents; 4) develop and maintain long-range master calendars; 5) paper and electronic file/record management; and 6) attendance and timecard management. 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: For the GS-09: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Masters or equivalent graduate degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. For the GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. Additional Information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of one year if one has not already been completed. Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Special Hiring Authorities: You may be considered for the vacancy if you are eligible for a special appointment authority such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam Era and disabled veterans; volunteers returned from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Resource Center: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter; VetsInfo Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance. National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.
Fort McNair, DC (On-Site/Office) Duties
Help provides administrative support: tracks taskers/suspense dates, edits/processes correspondence, creates spreadsheets to track/analyze data, develops/maintains long-range calendars, records management, and prepares meeting materials and minutes. Provides personnel support: on/off boarding personnel, preparing/tracking personnel evaluations/training reports, timecards and attendance records, processing awards/decorations, training requests, processes IT accounts, and maintaining rosters. Provides logistics support: coordinates global travel, makes air/ground transportation and lodging arrangements, prepares trip books/itineraries, processes travel orders/vouchers, prepares/submits country clearances, and passport/visa requirements. Provides events and knowledge management support: Plans/coordinates/executes events/engagements with senior executives, creates/processes invites/thank you letters, and creates/manages knowledge management tools, websites, and social media platforms. Provides supply support: collects requirements, submits/tracks requisitions for and maintains office supplies/course materials, tracks inventory, maintains stock in classrooms and office areas, labels/maintains mailboxes, delivers supplies and mail. Requirements
Help Conditions of employment: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Suitable for Federal Employment Registered for Selective Service 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. Must have or obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Qualifications
Specialized Experience: For the GS-09: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized Experience is defined as: Experience that has provided the applicant with the specific skills and knowledge of theory and principles of management and organization, including 1) domestic and international travel processing; 2) point of contact and provides advice to high level faculty/staff/students of administrative policies; and 3) develop and maintain long-range master calendars. For the GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes experience including 1) domestic and international travel processing; 2) point of contact and provides advice to high level faculty/staff/students of administrative policies; 3) prepare standardized documents; 4) develop and maintain long-range master calendars; 5) paper and electronic file/record management; and 6) attendance and timecard management. 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: For the GS-09: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Masters or equivalent graduate degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. For the GS-11: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. Additional Information
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of one year if one has not already been completed. Background or Security Investigation: This is a Non-critical sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Non-critical sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Special Hiring Authorities: You may be considered for the vacancy if you are eligible for a special appointment authority such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam Era and disabled veterans; volunteers returned from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Resource Center: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter; VetsInfo Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance. National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.