The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) requires a Special Assistant to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for International Nuclear Energy Policy and Cooperation (NE-6) to achieve success in the performance of its mission.  

The Special Assistant will provide full time support in a remote work environment with occasional onsite presence as required by the DAS. The Special Assistant must be a Subject Matter Expert in providing managerial administrative and technical services to the DAS.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

An active DOE security clearance is required.

Expert knowledge of standard office practices and procedures.

Expert ability to compose correspondence from draft to final version.

Expert in the use of the English language as to professional business grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization in the preparation of correspondence, reports and presentations

Expert skills to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.

Expert in use of government travel systems, DOE business processes, and Microsoft Windows and Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Expert in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills with solid presentation skills.

Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.

Ability to schedule, plan and lead meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides senior administrative and technical support services for the DAS and NE-6 team.

Manages meeting requests, complete necessary virtual meeting setups, and manages logistics for in-person meetings.

Manages calendars and ensure DAS is provided appropriate meeting or event materials in advance.

Coordinates with front office and other DAS assistants on scheduling, deadlines, and deliverables.

Plans, establishes, and manages activities to support complex international travel itineraries.

Utilizes the Electronic Country Clearance process and the Foreign Travel Management System, coordinates with NE IT to order equipment for DAS use during international travel; complete vouchers once travel has been completed.

Attends meetings on behalf of DAS and provide a written readout.

Liaise with external stakeholder’s staff to coordinate meetings and events with high level officials to include Embassies, industry, Congress, and non-governmental organizations.

Monitors classified correspondence and emails.

Develops office standard operating procedures to include onboarding and offboarding.

Works with the Correspondence Control Center (CCC) to facilitate packages and documents for concurrence and signature.

Coordinates with NE Communications team and update the NE-6 webpage and other online media.

Prepares emails, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, flyers, meeting memos, and background materials as needed on a variety of nuclear topics.

Maintains records management for the DAS and provide oversight of team’s record management efforts.

Brings to management’s attention action items by priority.

Gathers and synthesizes data from various sources to support the decision-making process.

Manages extremely difficult and/or complex, highly visible projects.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. 

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Business, Information Technology, or other related fields and a minimum four (4) years of relevant experience working in communications or a related field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $63 to $65 per hour, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

Legal-Aid Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).