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Special Assistant

Department of Health and Human Services

Duties

Works with Senior Advisors in support of the Office of Talent and Workforce Solutions, Immediate Office leadership, providing high-level administrative and programmatic coordination to ensure seamless execution of priority functions.

Serves as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking access to or information from leadership, managing communications with discretion and professionalism

Prepares agendas, briefing materials, and supporting documentation in advance of meetings, and tracks follow-up actions to ensure timely completion.

Prepares detailed analytical reports, briefing materials, and decision memoranda for executive leadership on high-priority organizational issues.

Develops and implements project management frameworks, timelines, and performance metrics for complex, multi-year initiatives.

Conducts comprehensive analyses of programs and operations to identify inefficiencies, gaps, and recommends improvements across the Office.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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