Job Description

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• Salary Range – $70,000 to $100,000 Annualized
• Duration - Temporary
• Clearance – "Must have" an active Secret Clearance
• Location- Arlington, VA
• Benefits - Best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

Title: Foreign Affairs / International Relations Administrative Assistant (Seasonal)(Active DoD Secret Clearance)

MUST have an Active DoD Secret Clearance and must be willing to work in the Arlington, VA.

• Provide administrative services, including filing and reporting, and assisting primary contractor to support government priorities
• Prepare and submit "Security Cooperation" (SC) Activities, which include "Senior Leader Engagements" ( SLE) Plan annually
• Prepare and submit "Read Ahead Materials" (RAH) for engagements
• Prepare and submit SLE Annual Report
• Prepare SC/SLE post-engagement analysis reports
• Prepare official correspondence
• Prepare monthly SC/KLE "Key Leader Engagement" service delivery summary report
• Attend SC/SLE planning meetings, prepare and submit summary of meeting
• Attend bimonthly Calendar Scrub Planning Meeting
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Strong Computer and File Management skills required
• Strong Writing and Communication skills required
• Undergraduate degree in International Relations or related field preferred
• Experience working with Foreign Dignitaries preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years in positions of responsibility within the DoD, DOS, or OGA in the field of foreign policy, national security strategy, security cooperation, or closely related subject matter
• 1-3 years working in a position of responsibility in a four-star headquarters preferred
• Can work daily on site at the Pentagon
• Travel 15%

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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