Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist

Apply for the Navy Administrative Support Part-Time SELRES Reservist role with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) supports the Department of Defense’s efforts to create and foster commercial partnerships within multiple innovation ecosystems across the United States.

DIU is headquartered in Mountain View, CA with satellite offices in Cambridge, MA;
Washington DC;
Austin, TX; and Chicago, IL. Navy Reservists will be attached to NRC DC for administration and can provide support from any of the DIU offices.

This is not a specific opening to a billet; rather it indicates interest in serving in a part‑time Selected Reserve (SELRES) capacity  Navy Administrative Support Part‑Time SELRES Reservist billets are OSD and Navy‑coded enlisted billets for enlisted members currently affiliated (or in process of affiliating) with the Navy Reserve as a Selected Reservist (SELRES), ideally targeting E‑6s. The service lead or reserve lead will reach out when we have billet openings and your profile matches current needs.

Navy SELRES provide support to DIU's Portfolio and Engagement teams based on their military and civilian expertise. The type of support required is administrative, traditionally from a reserve sailor with either the Yeoman (YN) rate or a Personnel Specialist (PS) rate.

• Preparing, typing, and routing correspondence and reports
• Organizing and maintaining files
• Performing office personnel administration
• Maintaining records and official publications
• Performing administrative functions for legal proceedings
• Serving as office managers
• Performing other various clerical and administrative duties
• Maintaining and entering data into Enlisted Service Records
• Gaining personnel to new commands, transferring personnel, preparing personnel for retirement/Fleet Reserve, and preparing all types of separations
• Writing official letters and reports
• Performing travel claim accounting and preparing financial reports
• Providing pay and entitlement information to individual Navy members

• Capacity to thrive in a culture where self‑motivation is necessary, and communication is paramount. Ability to juggle numerous tasks and competing priorities.
• Understanding the expectations of supervisors, stakeholders, and teammates, and developing strong working relationships to achieve shared goals. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and support Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force admin and human resources processes on behalf of DIU service personnel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex matters clearly and simply; effective organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, Google Suite a plus.
• High level of responsibility, ownership, and accountability.
• Passion for great DoD‑Silicon Valley customer experiences.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Other, Information Technology, and Management