Senior Staff Assistant

Cayuse Holdings

. Serve as staff assistant to Senior Advisors, coordinating administrative and operational issues, processes, and business needs .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $132,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while coordinating administrative and operational tasks. Proficient in developing project plans and maintaining internal control systems, with a focus on meeting deadlines and ensuring quality in written products.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Secret ClearanceMS Office ProficiencyProject and Program PlanningInterpersonal Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProgram DevelopmentDeadline ManagementWritten Product ReviewInternal Control Systems

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS WordMS OutlookMS PowerPointMS Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Administrative SupportOperational CoordinationStakeholder LiaisonTravel PlanningBackground Check Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as staff assistant to Senior Advisors, coordinating administrative and operational issues, processes, and business needs
Maintain understanding of major current and long-term bureau issues
Liaise with client offices and stakeholders to ensure task deadlines are met
Guide, review, and enforce deadlines for written products, ensuring format, style, coherence, accuracy, content, and clearance
Direct substantive reviews and resolve critical issues
Communicate requirements, recommendations, and significant items to Front Office leadership
Liaise with the client, 7th floor principals, and principals in other agencies
Assist in developing and coordinating internal control systems
Advise and guide staff and program specialists on administrative issues
Plan travel for the A/S and ensure briefing materials are prepared no later than 48 hours before departure
Perform other duties as assigned
Report to the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two (2) years of staff assistant level responsibilities
Experience with developing project and program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones involving complex programs and systems
Ability to work both independently and with others
Secret Clearance is required
Must be able to pass a background check; additional background checks may be required by projects or clients
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Excellent customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including follow-up on pending tasks
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods of time
Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace
Must be able to sit for long periods looking at a computer screen
May be asked to work outside normal business hours
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
Flexible schedule may include holidays
Business or professional development travel opportunities