Special Assistant

U.S. Department of State

Civil Service Special Assistant Duties

Serves as one of three Civil Service Special Assistants to the Director General (DG), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (PDAS), and four Deputy Assistant Secretaries (DAS) for the Bureau of Human Resources.

Responsible for controlling correspondence, managing action items, coordinating special projects, and assignments that cross organizational lines and controlling information from the Office of the Director General.

Interprets and articulates Bureau policies and priorities to provide analysis, advice, and assistance to senior officials in evaluating and improving the overall effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of HR programs and operations.

Provides policy guidance and direction to bureau employees; prepares and coordinates reports, position papers, speeches, action memoranda, Congressional testimony, talking points, Q&As and other information regarding HR operations / policy matters.

Oversees operational readiness of the Front Office. Develops short and long-term project objectives and advises senior leadership on their implementation. Acts as liaison with other offices, coordinating the Bureau’s responsibilities and functions.

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