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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Air Force Elements, U.S. Special Operations Command

Department of the Air Force

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$61,722 - $80,243

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves supporting the leadership of a special operations university by handling administrative tasks, coordinating events, and providing guidance on protocols and procedures in a military environment.

It requires organizing daily operations, managing sensitive information discreetly, and ensuring smooth communication within a high-level command structure.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented professionals with experience in office management and familiarity with government or military settings who thrive in fast-paced, confidential roles.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent, including knowledge of protocol, interpersonal relations, and military/civilian personnel policies
  • Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (or 2 years of progressively higher graduate education) demonstrating relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities; transcripts required
  • Combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of requirements; transcripts required if using education
  • Knowledge of analytical methods to resolve administrative issues and standard office automation applications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, plus ability to apply regulations in security, travel, personnel, budget, and supply areas
  • Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and meet time-in-grade requirements (one year at GS-07 for GS-09 eligibility)
  • Familiarity with DoD regulations, COCOM mission, and federal rules for administrative and budget management

Full Job Description

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Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Executive Assistant for the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), at HQ USSOCOM.

As Executive Assistant, plans and coordinates administrative functions and provides information, assistance and advice regarding official functions of the JSOU and Directorate staff.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) knowledge of policies, procedures, techniques, methods and regulations of protocol and interpersonal relations practices; (2) knowledge of multi-Service, Higher Headquarters, and command-level military and civilian personnel policies and procedures; (3) knowledge of standard office administrative procedures and practices required to ensure effective planning, organizing, and coordinating workload and to meet suspense deadlines; (4) knowledge of COCOM's mission, functions, and applicable DoD and Federal regulations and rules for application to administrative and budget management systems, and of office rules and procedures.

OR EDUCATION:Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify and resolve administrative procedural issues and problems related to the administrative program area of responsibility. 2.

Knowledge of protocol regulations, procedures, and instructions that apply to military and civilian leaders. 3. Knowledge of standard office automation applications. 4.

Skill in oral and written communications. 5. Ability to apply security, travel, personnel, budget, and supply regulations, procedures and practices to the requirements of the Directorate. 6.

Ability to deal with very sensitive issues and handle with discretion. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Works in a Joint Combatant Command environment as Executive Assistant for Joint Special Operations University, USSOCOM.

Perform, establish, develop, and maintain office support procedures and requirements. Perform a wide variety of office management duties.

Use multiple office-automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents and personnel actions that often require complex formats.

Incumbent is responsible to ensure the core classified national information protection security disciplines of information are fully covered from a policy and programmatic view point to ensure overall information protection requirements meet mission requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/14/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 5I-AFPC-12890146-154556-OSB