The executive assistant provides confidential support to the executive director. In addition, the executive assistant plays an integral part in preparing for and executing Commission meetings; maintaining organizational files and records documenting meetings, publications, and official correspondence; and providing other administrative support as needed.
Summary
The executive assistant provides confidential support to the executive director. In addition, the executive assistant plays an integral part in preparing for and executing Commission meetings; maintaining organizational files and records documenting meetings, publications, and official correspondence; and providing other administrative support as needed.
The executive assistant is expected, on a routine basis, to be able to:
perform a variety of confidential and complex administrative assignments on behalf of the executive director including:
scheduling appointments as needed, including recurring meetings such as staff meetings, briefings for external parties in advance of Commission meetings, and recurring annual events;
preparing and briefing the executive director on confidential matters to be considered before scheduled meetings, keeping executive director advised on time, place and topics to be discussed;
making all necessary travel arrangements for the executive director, including scheduling visits, making hotel and travel reservations, maintaining contact with executive director while en route, writing necessary correspondence upon return;
preparing and submitting travel reimbursement vouchers in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and internal travel policies;
reviewing incoming correspondence for the executive director, including requests for meetings, screening out items that can be handled personally or forwarded to other appropriate staff for action;
providing support with other tasks as assigned, particularly those that are of a confidential, sensitive, or high-priority nature;
provide support for the Commission meetings, including:
securing and independently managing operational contracts supporting on-site meeting support, to include researching, negotiating, and managing contracts and invoices, for meeting venues, hotels, MACPAC's travel agent, transcription services, and other necessary contractual support;
managing travel purchase requests, reimbursement vouchers, and lodging reservations for travelers, ensuring that hotel has accurate guest list and dates of reservations;
assessing other meeting needs such as security, parking, and supplies;
assembling materials to distribute to Commissioners in advance of the meeting;
working with other staff to ensure that appropriate materials are posted to the website, available for projection and meeting attendees;
working with other operations staff and vendors to ensure that all meeting needs are addressed; and
providing onsite logistical support;
provide support to Commissioners by:
scheduling meetings with Chair, Vice Chair, conflict of interest committee; etc.;
addressing needs regarding accessibility of meeting materials, including reformatting as needed;
communicating promptly and proactively before and after travel to coordinate travel arrangements;
preparing and submitting travel purchase requests and reimbursement vouchers and relevant documentation in accordance with the FTR and internal travel policies;
reviewing and approving travel reservations reserved through MACPAC's travel agency, including monitoring ticketing and adherence to the FTR;
maintaining internal records related to contact information, addresses, assistants and their contact information; and
preparing materials for orientation, including annual coordination of the Commissioner Handbook;
maintain organizational files for archival purposes, including meeting materials, publications, and official correspondence, coordinating with leadership regarding compliance with National Archives and Records Administration requirements;
assist communications team with maintenance of the email distribution list and daily clips that reference MACPAC and its work; and
perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating commitment to team and personal success.
Employees must undergo the completion of a satisfactory background investigation; and
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Qualifications
In order to perform the major duties listed above, the executive assistant must have:
excellent organizational skills;
demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy;
ability to take initiative, work independently, assess priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple activities efficiently;
ability to quickly adjust plans, schedules, and agendas to meet rapidly changing needs and priorities;
knowledge of software applications, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Suite, and Constant Contact;
excellent oral and written communication skills;
an orientation toward problem solving, teamwork, and accountability; and
willingness to engage in learning and development.
Education
bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; and
five years of successful executive level administrative support roles.
Additional information
This is a full-time position based in downtown Washington, DC with federal employee health and retirement benefits. Interested applicants should be available to work in the office two days per week with flexibility to attend other in-person events as needed. Salary competitive with those in other federal agencies.
MACPAC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
MACPAC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
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Once you submit your application, we will assess your application and experience, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission
1800 M St NW
Suite 650 South
Washington, DC 20036
US
Next steps
Once you submit your application, we will assess your application and experience, identify the best qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
