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Administrative Specialist (Executive Operations Assistant)

Export-Import Bank of the United States
Office of External Engagement

Summary

Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date.

This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D26-AR-12869654-OEE. Applicants who wish to also be considered under DE must apply to both vacancies separately.

About this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/21/2026 to 02/05/2026
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$70,623 to - $91,815 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
M26-AR-12869655-OEE
Control number
855187100

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Clarification from the agency

This Merit Promotion position is open to Current Federal Employees and Former Federal Employees with permanent status or reinstatement eligibility. Individuals who are eligible for a special appointing authority may also apply such as Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A), former Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and Vista volunteers; certain Military Spouses, or individuals eligible under various programs for Veterans (VRA, VEOA, 30% disabled).

Duties

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This position is located in the Office of External Engagement, reporting to the Senior Vice President of External Engagement. The Senior Vice President of External Engagement reports directly to the Chairman and President and provides leadership for stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, media affairs, marketing and branding, and congressional and intergovernmental relations.

The incumbent serves as an Administrative Specialist in a developmental capacity and is responsible for providing direct operational support and administrative analytical services to the Senior Vice President and other staff within the Office of External Engagement.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assists with maintaining, reviewing, and improving office processes and workflows by documenting current practices and identifying opportunities for improvement. Supports the development and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to promote operational efficiency, consistency, and compliance across offices. Works under guidance.
  • Identifies the need to modify administrative processes and procedures to meet office requirements and assists in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data needed for the organization to implement new or revised requirements.
  • Supports management by providing relevant information and documentation to facilitate effective decision-making and smooth implementation of changes. Maintains databases, spreadsheets, and official records to ensure accurate documentation and efficient operations.
  • Prepares and maintains complex calendars and schedules for the SVP or Chief and subordinate staff, including coordinating internal and external meetings, events, and travel arrangements. Supports the efficient handling of logistics while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • Provides liaison and coordination support between office leadership and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and smooth workflow across the organization.
  • Prepares, reviews, and delivers correspondence, reports, and briefing materials with accuracy and clarity to support high-quality decision-making and organizational objectives.
  • Supports the planning and execution of high-profile meetings, events, and special projects by managing protocol requirements, conducting research and analysis, and providing comprehensive administrative assistance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
  • You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
  • Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
  • Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work):

GS-09: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes:

  • Experience providing administrative and operational support to senior leadership, including managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, and handling sensitive information with discretion;
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, and organizing correspondence, reports, and briefing materials to ensure accuracy, clarity, and timely support for decision-making; and
  • Experience supporting office processes and stakeholder coordination by maintaining records, assisting with process development, and providing research and administrative support for meetings, events, and special projects.
OR

If you are substituting education for experience to qualify for at this level, you must have master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

OR

If you are combining both education and experience to qualify for this level, equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.

Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 02/05/2026, the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure:

EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment.

If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.

Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the responses you provide on the application questionnaire.

If you are found qualified for this position and meet or exceed a predefined rating threshold from your questionnaire responses, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your resume to determine if your technical competencies meet the proficiency requirements established for this position.

You will be notified by email if your application is forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration.

If you do not meet the rating threshold to move forward to the next evaluation stage or it is determined that your technical competencies do not meet the proficiency requirements for this position, you will be notified by email.

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