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Staff Assistant
Cayuse Holdings
Posted: 10/19/2026Construction Assistant
Gorman & Company
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Gorman & Company
Posted: 10/19/2026Assistant Dive Coach
The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin
Posted: 10/19/2026Practice Assistant – Co-op
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Posted: 10/19/2026Certified Nursing Assistant, Brain Injury
Vinfen
Posted: 10/19/2026Admissions Assistant
New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Posted: 10/19/2026Buying Assistant
REVOLVE
Posted: 10/17/2026Surgical Assistant
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026Registered Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026Surgical Assistant – Oral Surgery
Paradigm Oral Health
Posted: 10/17/2026Buying Assistant
REVOLVE
Posted: 10/17/2026Buying Assistant
REVOLVE
Posted: 10/17/2026Buying Assistant
REVOLVE
Posted: 10/17/2026Child Care Assistant – Full Time
Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC)
Posted: 10/17/2026Judicial Assistant
Spokane County
Posted: 10/17/2026Laboratory Assistant
Monument Health
Posted: 10/16/2026Assistant Supervisor
YAI
Posted: 10/16/2026Assistant BIS
YAI
Posted: 10/16/2026Assistant BIS
YAI
Posted: 10/16/2026
Staff Assistant
Cayuse HoldingsCore Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
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
ATS 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