Job Number:
0635
Date Posted:
February 23, 2026
Position Title:
Executive Assistant
Party:
Non-Partisan
Office Code:
Office/Company:
Joint Committee on Taxation
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Taylor.Rose@jct.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Executive Assistant/Office Manager
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Job Title: Executive Assistant
Reports To: Administrative Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date: February 2026
SUMMARY
The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) is a nonpartisan, bicameral committee of the United States Congress. The Joint Committee is seeking an administrative professional to provide support to all staff members within JCT. Administrative services include word processing, document production, scheduling appointments, filing, and other general office
Responsibilities:
. Work includes access to information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.
ESSENTIAL
AND
Create, type, edit, and proofread general office correspondence and documents.
• Communicate frequently with Member and Committee Staff. Regularly prepare and deliver electronic correspondence to Congress.
• Learn how to use JCT’s computerized document management system (DMS). Initiate, proofread and track documents and/or requests as they move through various editing stages.
• Create, maintain, and archive front office files.
• Answer telephones, screen callers, make appropriate referrals to JCT staff, relay messages, and greet office visitors.
• Route press and constituent inquiries to the correct JCT staff.
• Organize and maintain conference room schedules and/or assist with locating alternative meeting locations.
• Monitor office email and fax machine.
• Handle matters relating to the schedule of the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff.
• Schedule staff travel, track travel costs and work with appropriate staff to ensure they are reimbursed in a timely manner.
• Scan and upload correspondence for internal and external use.
• Create, maintain, and archive front office files.
• File and update library resources and periodical services.
• Assist staff with furniture acquisition/removal/move requests as well as other logistical requests.
• Process Congressional Budget Office (CBO) data requests.
• Cover late night front office
on a rotating basis and work overtime hours, as needed.
• Maintain internal staff lists.
• Operate office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine, calculator, and scanner.
GENERAL
is encouraged.
• Must be motivated, detail oriented and have a willingness to learn.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
SUPERVISION
Position reports directly to the Administrative Director and does not involve supervising or directing the work of others.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and experience working with various office software applications required. Minimum of at least two years of administrative or equivalent experience is necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment is characteristic of a normal office environment with moderate noise levels. Ability to work at a small workstation without an expectation of privacy is necessary.
Applications will be reviewed beginning Tuesday, March 3. Please send cover letter and resume to: Taylor.Rose@jct.gov
The above is intended to describe the general content of and
, or
may be assigned. This position description may be modified at any time.
Qualifications:
Must type a minimum of 60 wpm with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of computer software including proficiency in the current version of Microsoft Office.
• Complete work accurately and timely under tight, shifting deadlines.
• Executive assistants are typically assigned to a particular office but must be familiar with all office routines/
and may be asked to move or rotate between office locations.
• Temperament to communicate with a variety of personalities in a tactful, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Work is performed subject to direction and supervision; however, the JCT staff has a dynamic working environment. Initiative with respect to job
for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions,
. Additional
Instructions:
Other: