Program Assistant VI

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Program Assistant VI to provide support for our government customer in Arlington, Virginia.

Provide comprehensive administrative, Foreign Service, onboarding, Pickering/Rangel Fellowship, and housing operations support for the U.S. Department of State. This includes initiating and updating records for Generalist, Specialist, and Limited Non-Career candidates related to employment; providing guidance on ranking, deferment, veteran points, and language rules and regulations; and responding to candidate inquiries by email and telephone regarding ranking, deferment, language points, veteran points, medical/security clearance, and suitability questions.

Coordinate candidate processing, personnel actions, Foreign Service hiring and onboarding activities, security requirements, fellowship administration, and housing logistics while ensuring compliance with Department policies, federal regulations, and established customer service standards. Prepare memos and scan employment documents for submission to Payroll; initiate new hires into the travel database; initiate new hire personnel actions (SF 50); and prepare and forward SF 75 requests for personal data on transferring employees from other federal agencies.

Liaise with Records Management for retrieving and retiring hired and closed candidate files and coordinate with Diplomatic Security (DS) representatives for processing candidates who pass the oral assessment.

• Maintain and update candidate records and personnel files.
• Review applications and follow up on missing documentation.
• Respond to candidate inquiries by phone and email.
• Provide guidance to candidates, Foreign Service Fellows, interns, and internal stakeholders throughout the hiring and onboarding process.
• Process new hires into Department databases and personnel systems.
• Coordinate with Diplomatic Security (DS) for security clearances, processing, and Department of State s.
• Coordinate with Records Management to retrieve, maintain, and archive personnel files.
• Prepare new employee orientation materials and onboarding packets.
• Maintain hiring, onboarding, customer service, and statistical reports.
• Brief supervisors on workload status and assist with special projects.
• Provide administrative support, including scanning, filing, document management, and office support.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

High School Diploma

• Six (6) years experience
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records.
• Meet established deadlines and customer service standards.
• Protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Ensure compliance with Department of State policies, Foreign Service regulations, fellowship requirements, and federal personnel requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to take direction, interpret customer expectations, and apply professional judgment to deliver high-quality work products on time.
• Candidates must be able to translate guidance into actionable tasks, proactively clarify requirements when needed, and consistently meet or exceed established performance standards.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to balance independent work and collaborative direction from customers and internal stakeholders.
• This role requires assessing instructions, prioritizing appropriately, and ensuring all actions align with program goals and client expectations.
• High level of dependability, integrity, and personal accountability.
• Employees must be reliably available, responsive, and actively engaged during all required work hours. Consistent presence and performance - whether onsite or teleworking - are essential.
• Proven success working in a hybrid environment.
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to manage workload effectively, remain accessible, and communicate promptly while working remotely.
• Commitment to professional conduct and customer service.
• The ability to maintain ongoing communication, meet deadlines, and uphold standards of quality and timeliness is essential. Failure to meet availability or performance expectations would be considered unacceptable

• US Citizen
• Ability to pass a background/finger print check.
• SECRET clearance is required.

$95,000.00-$

The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications,…