Chief of Staff

$125,000 - $140,000/Yr

The Squires Group - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief of Staff position is a contract role focused on supporting front office operations for a Federal Project in Arlington, VA. This hybrid position requires a highly organized individual who can tackle complex challenges using systems thinking. The role involves significant interaction with senior executives and requires a strong background in workforce management and design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering reports
• Calendar management
• Meeting support
• Accountability reporting
• Tracking action items

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND 5 years of professional experience, or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• 3+ years of experience with Front Office workforce management
• 3+ years of experience with Design Thinking
• Background as a special assistant or chief of staff, ideally in government or large organizations
• Advanced client communication skills
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
• Experience with accountability frameworks and reporting in large organizations
• High discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Proven experience supporting senior executives with front office operations, reporting, and communication
• Skilled in meeting facilitation, human-centered design, and graphic facilitation
• Proficient in user research, persona development, journey mapping, and prototyping
• Systems thinking to address complex challenges

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401K plan
• Paid time off for salaried personnel