Cayuse Holdings

Staff Assistant

Cayuse Holdings
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $48 - $53 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing sensitive information and supporting public affairs functions. Proficient in MS Office and adept at multitasking in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Active Secret ClearanceProficiency In MS OfficeExceptional Verbal And Written Communication SkillsOrganizational And Analytical SkillsExperience In Government Or Public Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Monitor and review incoming and outgoing correspondence and determine appropriate action
  • Forward assignments to appropriate team members
  • Proofread and edit work to ensure clearances, coordination, and objectives are met
  • Assist with public affairs functions, including tracking inquiries, responding to requests, media monitoring, preparing remarks and talking points, obtaining clearances, social media, and strategy development
  • Screen and route sensitive or special-interest materials to stakeholders
  • Assist with performance-document data entry
  • Maintain office phone lists, safe combination information, and internal information
  • Manage office security requirements and protocols
  • Escort visitors
  • Create briefing books and photocopy and fax documents
  • Track travel and office expenses
  • Maintain business contact lists and contact databases
  • Assist with SharePoint and website maintenance
  • Assist with special projects
  • Assist with calendars, meeting scheduling, time and attendance, travel arrangements, visas, reservations, receipts, vouchers, office supplies, and maintenance requests
  • Provide weekly time and attendance data to the client representative or Task Manager
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports to client stakeholders
  • Report to the Program Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Active Secret Clearance is required
  • Must be able to pass a background check; additional background checks may be required
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
  • Adaptability and ability to learn quickly
  • Ability to work independently and on a multifunctional team
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
  • Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred
  • Experience in government, public affairs, or policy-related work preferred
  • Ability to work onsite
  • Ability to use a computer and office productivity tools with sufficient speed
  • Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties for extended periods
  • May be asked to work a flexible schedule, including holidays and outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits
  • Telemedicine
  • Dental & Vision
  • EAP
  • 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
  • May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Data EntryProofreadingEditingTravel ArrangementMeeting SchedulingOffice Security ManagementSocial Media Strategy DevelopmentPerformance DocumentationTime And Attendance TrackingDatabase Maintenance
Soft Skills
Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsAbility To MultitaskAdaptabilityAttention To DetailAbility To Work Independently
Tools & Technologies
SharePointOffice Productivity ToolsFax MachinePhotocopier
Industry Keywords
Public AffairsGovernmentPolicy-Related WorkConfidential Information Handling