The AvantGarde, LLC (AG) Special Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer supports AG’s client the United States Capitol Police (USCP) Acts as Special Assistant to the Chief Diversity Officer, representing the IDEA/ Equity and Inclusion Office at pre-determined meetings on behalf of the Chief Diversity Officer to take notes or provide input into pertinent discussions.

The WORK

• Serves as Office Manager for the IDEA/Equity and Inclusion Office, managing the office budget, providing projections of expenditures, serving as the main point of contact for the design and implementation of/transition to modified office space and liaison between Facilities representatives and AOC counterparts, and serving as main POC for IDEA/Equity and Inclusion with other USCP representatives to coordinate the activities of the office.
• Manages calls within the IDEA/Equity and Inclusion Office and coordinates calendar requests for the Chief Diversity Officer.
• Conducts analysis of data including representation, attrition, or accession data from OHR to develop summaries and determine trends and/or areas of interest or concern for further recommendations and actions.
• Prepares a variety of reports, analyses, talking points and other briefing materials for distribution to the Executive team, Congressional representatives, Board, or other senior management officials within and outside of the Department.
• Serves as a welcoming “face” to the IDEA/Equity and Inclusion Office both in-person and virtually by receiving visitors and appropriately, taking and addressing phone calls from customers, ensuring an accurate and coherent image of IDEA/Equity and Inclusion on various USCP websites and virtual platforms, reviewing content to ensure accuracy, modifying content to align with current initiatives or activities, and coordinating content updates with other IDEA/Equity and Inclusion staff members and PIO or other Department representatives.

The REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, and 5+ years of experience as an Office Manager Administrative Officer or similar positions coordinating significant activities of an organization.
• Experience working in a Diversity and Inclusion/EEO organization.
• Excellent analytical skills to review data, prepare summary reports, determine trends/patterns, identify areas of issue or concern and make recommendations.
• Superb written skills to develop cohesive briefing materials or talking points that will be subject to external scrutiny and consumption.
• Superior oral communication skills to represent the Chief Diversity Officer in meetings, coordinate effectively between Departmental offices on behalf of IDEA/Equity and Inclusion, and handle customer inquiries effectively.
• Skilled at n handling sensitive data, discussions, and information to maintain complete confidentiality and protection of personally identifiable information.

The CLIENT / AGENCY

USPC is a very, fast paced, and multi-organizational agency. The agency has special classification and pay authorities and does not follow the standard OPM pay authorities. The HR function for the agency is a lean organization with high priorities. Suitable candidates must be able to work at an optimal level in support of achieving the goals of the organization. Candidates also need to be flexible in their approach and style to learn the agency’s hiring authorities.

The COMPANY

To learn more about AG click here: https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/about/

Since its establishment in 2011, AG has executed 110+ federal contracts as Prime Contractor. For nearly a decade, we have provided extensive expert support to clients in the areas of human capital strategy, organizational transformation, workforce planning, workload assessment, talent management, training, and other areas of human capital management and organizational development. AG’s list of federal clients includes: the U.S. Departments of Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and Defense (Army, Navy, and National Guard) as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, the National Science Foundation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and to name a few.

AG’s core competencies bring together solutions that address the holistic needs of our clients in four key areas: People, Process, Strategy, and Technology. Our consulting solutions and service offerings extend across four distinct areas: Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We offer a comprehensive scope of services that are specifically designed to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

AvantGarde, LLC is an 8(a) certified (out of SBA Texas San Antonio District), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Texas HUB certified small business.

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The LAW

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.