Job Description
MESMO Inc is seeking a highly skilled Program Support Specialist to join our team and provide Administrative Support to the Deputy Division Chief and the Allies and Partners Integration Branch Chief within the DAMO-SSR (Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Strategy, Plans, and Policy) organization. This role offers the opportunity to work at the headquarters-level of the Department of Defense (DOD) and contribute to national security efforts.
Responsibilities
- Receive and direct taskings, request for information, and other official request for coordination.
- Route task within SSR as necessary, tracking manpower, task status, and ensuring timely responses.
- Support DAMO-SSR programs and HDHQ senior engagement by preparing read-aheads, talking points, country papers, meeting summaries, and other staff products.
- Organize and maintain a library of documents, coordinate meetings and virtual conferences (VTCs) and facilitate access into DoD facilities.
- Manage organizational calendars and review travel request in the Defense Travel System (DTS).
- Familiarity with ETMS2 (SIPR and NIPR) or its predecessor, TMT is preferred.
- Competency in using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
- Preference for experience organizing teams collaborating in virtual environments (Teams/SharePoint).
- Other duties as required to support requirements within the DAMSO-SSR portfolio.
- Some travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a field related to national security or international affairs
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a headquarters-level DoD staff, e.g., Joint Staff, OSD, Combatant Command, Army Service Component Command, Army or other service staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize task and meet deadlines in a fast-pace environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Clearance: Active Secret
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- DoD staff experience
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- relevant: 3 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Secret (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person