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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Administrative Officer

All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
121 - 150 days
Locations
1 location in California
Career field
Office and Administrative Support

About the program

Serves as an Administrative Officer assigned to the Regional Office overseeing and managing all administrative and business support services to the Regional Office and Field personnel.Directly supports the Regional Office and regional personnel with managing multiple office administrative systems and tasks including travel, overseeing the Executive Secretariat process, shipping and receiving, Web Time and Attendance, Human Capital activities, budget and procurement activities, fleet vehicle management, and property/facility management.Fulfills other administrative mission and business support responsibilities for the region, as requested.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Oversees the Regional Admin Branch providing direct mission and business support to an SES Regional Director, senior regional leadership, the Regional Office and geographically-distributed field staff. Core Admin functions include human capital, travel management, fleet management, records management, executive secretariat, asset/property management, facility logistics, training, supply/procurement/shipping, meeting planning support, and budget/financial management support. Assignments include:• Provides support to the regional Human Capital functions. This includes, but is not limited to, pay and personnel issues, hiring support, onboarding, off-boarding, awards and recognition, performance management, and timekeeping. Supports day to day Human Capital inquiries and collaborates with CISA/IOD Human Capital on a variety of issues or concerns. Supports all required activities with new regional employee onboarding and the offboarding of separating or transferring employees.• Coordinates closely with Regional Leadership to oversee the tracking and execution of the Region's budget and financial activities.• Provides support to the regional travel functions. Maintains knowledge of travel management rules and policies, as provided by GSA, DHS and CISA and supports Region 9 travel management operations ensuring compliance with these policies. Advises Region 9 leadership of compliance concerns or issues.• Supports the facilitation of general-mandated training (GMT) and Professional and Personal Development training programs and functions executed in the Region. Provides reports that track employee training status to Regional Director and headquarters personnel, as needed.• Oversees Executive Secretariat support within the Region. Assists Region leadership in receiving, reviewing, assigning, coordinating, and responding to all taskers assigned through the ExecSec process - to include coordinating and formulating Region responses, providing recommendations to leadership for consideration, and/or coordinating leadership reviews and approvals.• Directs the mission support services to CISA operational field personnel in the region (i.e., Protective Security Advisors [PSAs], Chemical Security Inspectors [CSIs], ECD Coordinators, and Cybersecurity Advisors [CSAs]).• Develops and implements new ways to resolve major administrative problems.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Strong organizational, communications, and multitasking skills; Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills

TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the Jobs Description and Other Eligibility Factors. Title the email "R9 Admin Officer." Address the email to military@cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date and availability dates (start/finish) in the body of the email.

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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