Staff Assistant

Staff AssistantAs a Staff Assistant, you will:Identify sensitive issues that may be important. Arrange and coordinate with appropriate program offices to orchestrate the presentation of special briefings for the Deputy Secretary and/or other senior level officials. Perform special studies of projects or initiatives that have department-wide impact. Conduct analyses leading to recommendations and implementation of programs and prepare reports on findings and recommendations.Review, issue, request and make determinations on highly sensitive, complex matters that should be brought to the attention of the Deputy Secretary and as necessary to the Secretary and/or other senior officials and independently handle matters and/or provide recommendations on the course of action to be taken. In addition, consult with staff and coordinate with other departmental organizations to research and/or gather facts and information.Independently execute, analyze, revise, and coordinate packages for the signature of the Deputy Secretary, and/or other senior level officials. Common work products are briefing materials, reports, internal/external processes, special DOT studies, and sensitive White House/Congressional/DOT issues. Review for sound public relations principles, intelligibility, reasonableness and compatibility with the supervisor's personal viewpoints and general policy and precedents.Develop written responses to inquiries from the public, special interest groups, state and local government officials, and top-level federal officials to include Congressional staff and White House correspondents as well as confidential sources. Act as liaison between the Deputy Secretary and the staff, and other officials. Participate in meetings and provide information regarding the supervisor's views on issues or DOT programs, answer questions, and arrange with them for implementation of commitments made by the Deputy Secretary.The ideal candidate is a strategically minded, highly discreet professional with proven experience delivering analytical briefings, risk assessments, and policy recommendations to senior executive leadership. They possess exceptional political acumen and communication skills to serve as a key liaison between agency leadership, Congressional staff, the White House, and interagency stakeholders. Additionally, the candidate will excel at managing complex executive workflows, refining high-level decision packages, and independently maintaining operational continuity in high-stakes environments.