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Summary The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Administrative Specialist. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Administrative Specialist, GS-0301-9/11 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities Coordinate and support event planning and logistics for internal meetings and Board events, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, and ensuring timely communication with stakeholders. Serve as the Records Management Liaison for the Office of the Executive Director, maintaining accurate and accessible records, supporting lifecycle management, and improving records-related processes for efficiency and compliance. Act as the Government Purchase Card (GPC) Holder, executing authorized purchases, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with GSA and agency procurement policies. Track and manage executive correspondence and administrative workflows, ensuring timely routing, review, and response to support leadership decision-making and operational continuity. Prepare and process travel authorizations, expense reports, and time and attendance records for senior leaders, ensuring accuracy, policy compliance, and timely submission. Use tools such as Excel, SharePoint, and other office applications to manage data, streamline administrative processes, and support continuous improvement in office operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for: GS 9: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS- 7, in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 level, that includes: Assisting in maintaining administrative records and tracking systems--such as correspondence logs or file repositories--in accordance with established procedures to ensure compliance, accuracy, and accessibility. Arranging travel and preparing expense documentation for senior leaders or executives in accordance with established procedures and under general supervision. Entering and reviewing time and attendance data for executive office staff to support accurate payroll processing and timely submission. Preparing draft correspondence and internal summaries for executive review using Microsoft Office tools, ensuring clarity and professionalism in support of leadership communication. Or Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. To qualify for: GS11: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS-9, in the federal government. One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 level, that includes: Managing administrative processes--such as records maintenance, correspondence tracking, or file management systems--to ensure compliance with agency policies, maintain documentation integrity, and support continuity of operations. Coordinating travel arrangements and expense reimbursements for organizational leaders to ensure compliance with travel policies and timely reimbursement. Processing time and attendance records for multiple staff members to ensure accurate payroll reporting and adherence to agency policies. Drafting formal correspondence and internal reports using Microsoft Office tools to support executive-level communication and decision-making. Or Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. *Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.Specialized experience must meet 52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade level. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education If this position has an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position through education, you must provide your transcripts to support your educational claims. Transcripts may be unofficial copies, but they must come from an accredited college or university, and they also must include course names and the number of credit / semester hours. Click here to search the database of accredited institutions. Foreign Education. If you are using education completed at foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign education programs. Foreign education must be deemed equivalent to that gained at an accredited U.S. education program. For further information visit the U.S. Department of Education's website concerning foreign qualifications. Additional Information The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off*, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits. The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.