(OSS) Administrative Specialist III (Secret)

Position Summary: The Kenjya-Trusant Group, LLC is seeking an Administrative Specialist III to provide operational support services as outlined below to efficiently and effectively support the Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Administration, Office of Operations (A/OPR). 

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs tasks in the administrative management of the office. This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing local policies, defining administrative requirements, and providing advice to management on related issues Independently performs administrative management functions that service office requirements and takes the lead in resolving administrative problems.
•  Applies new policies, provide advice on requirements, maintains administrative systems, and prepares administrative paperwork. In fulfilling these responsibilities, performs a wide variety of technical and program management tasks and assignments in support of office, project and program functions. 
• Composes correspondence for signature, refers other documents to appropriate staff for action, and follows-up on such material as may be necessary. 
• Greet visitors, receives, and directs calls to relevant staff members. Follows up on telephone conversations and takes appropriate steps to ensure that necessary action is initiated and subsequently ensures that such action is completed as quickly as possible. Follows up and ensures outstanding issues are addressed. 
• Reviews outgoing correspondence for compliance with established policy and consistency with organizational procedures. As requested, makes searches for information that is difficult to obtain, compiles data, and forwards information as appropriate. Instructs and assists staff members regarding correct procedures to follow in preparing correspondence.  
• Assembles information to be used for reports or responses to inquiries and composes correspondence not requiring technical knowledge.   
• Ensures that all documents are well-written, in proper format, timely, complete, and fully coordinates with other affected organizations. Oversees the preparation of meeting minutes, presentations, and reporting documents; the compilation and proper filing of project documents; and the development and/or review planning documents.  
• Utilizes Power Point, Excel, and Access computer programs in order to prepare files, charts and slides, for high level managerial presentations, to update, budget presentations, management and training seminars. Plans, initiates, develops, and verifies charts, slides, etc. through all stages for final presentation. Reviews and analyzes the data for technical accuracy and makes final recommendations and modifications to the exhibits. 
• Performs work involving the collection, compilation, research, and/or tracking of data and programs information in support of various OPR program functions. This effort involves coordination and consultation with technical employees and managers across divisional lines within OPR and occasionally with similar employees in other bureaus.
• Gathers information, identifies, and analyzes issues, and develops recommendations to resolve problems and situations in workflow, work distribution, and organizational administration. 
• Assists with procurement tasks for the office, prepares procurement requests, and prepares and reviews purchase order for supplies and non-expendable