This mid-level position provides direct administrative and operational support to senior leadership, including the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) and Managing Directors (MDs), who oversee headquarters operations and a nationwide network of 29 passport agencies and centers, as well as nearly 8,000 passport acceptance facilities. The Staff Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the issuance of approximately 20 million U.S. passports annually by ensuring efficient communication, coordination, and management of executive correspondence, briefing materials, and Department clearance processes.