Operations Coordinator

Description

NSI requires an Operations Coordinator to support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DE&C). The Operations Coordinator will provide foundational organizational and administrative support to the directorate, ensuring the seamless execution of daily activities. This position is responsible for managing the directorate's operational tempo, including coordinating meetings, tracking internal and external taskers, and handling key logistics such as travel, office supplies, and personnel onboarding.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and proactive professional with experience supporting senior leaders, capable of managing multiple priorities to ensure the directorate is postured for success.

• Provide comprehensive coordination and logistical support for all directorate meetings, including internal sessions, interagency engagements, and meetings with international partners.
• Manage the scheduling of meetings, preparation of conference rooms, and operation of equipment (e.g., VTC, classified/unclassified AV systems) for hybrid and in-person engagements.
• Compile, format, and distribute meeting notes and action items within 24 hours of meeting conclusion, as directed by government personnel.
• Deconflict and synchronize organizational calendars across DASA DE&C and with external stakeholders, identifying potential scheduling issues for government resolution to ensure senior leader availability for critical engagements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the directorate, managing correspondence and coordinating visitor access and support as needed.

• Serve as the directorate’s lead for tracking all internal and external taskers using the Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2), providing status updates, reports, and alerts to government personnel to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and consolidate recurring reports, such as Weekly Activity Reports (WARs) and other status updates, for directorate leadership.
• Manage the directorate’s information repositories (e.g., SharePoint, shared drives), ensuring documents are properly stored, organized, and accessible to the team.

• Coordinate all travel for directorate personnel using the Defense Travel System (DTS), including preparing authorizations and processing vouchers.
• Compile and prepare trip books and read‑ahead materials for senior leader travel and key engagements.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for all directorate personnel, including coordinating for accounts, equipment, and access, and maintaining recall and personnel rosters.
• Oversee office logistics, including managing office supply inventory, placing orders, coordinating for IT and facilities support, and ensuring the operational readiness of all office equipment.

Arlington, VA

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an operational support, executive assistant, or administrative management role.

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college and a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an operational support, executive assistant, or administrative management role. A High School Diploma and a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in an operational support, executive assistant, or administrative management role.

Experience with the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the Army Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) or similar formal tasking systems is highly preferred. Expert‑level proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

Secret Clearance is required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

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