Administrative Support Assistant

Location: Soto Cano Air Base, Comayagua, Honduras 
Open: August 10, 2026 | Close: August 14, 2026 (midnight) Schedule: Full-time, 40 hrs/week | Telework: Not eligible Open To: All applicants legally eligible to work in Honduras (no visa sponsorship)

Major Duties:

• Manages and coordinates submission of all awards/decorations within JTF-Bravo's area of responsibility
• Ensures award submissions meet quality/timeliness standards; provides reach-back support to USSOUTHCOM Awards Section
• Stays current on military/civilian awards program guidance
• Develops and implements JTF-B Awards SOPs; updates policy as needed
• Liaises with USSOUTHCOM, ARSOUTH, AFSOUTH, MARFORSOUTH, and JTF-B Protocol on award presentations
• Ensures J1 directorate compliance with Government Purchase Card regulations (FAR and contracting office guidance)

Qualifications (must meet A, B, or C):

• A. Experience: 1 year specialized experience in administrative procedures/policies related to awards
• B. Education: 1.5 years post-high school education in a related field (business/office/administrative management) may substitute for experience (transcripts required)
• C. Combination: Partial experience + partial education equaling 100% (see calculation method in full announcement)

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of administrative/filing procedures, official correspondence, and computers
• Knowledge of military courtesies and protocols
• Typing: 40 WPM preferred (Level II)
• Valid Honduran driver's license required
• Tact and diplomacy required (customer-facing role)
• Must obtain/maintain local Tier 1 background investigation
• Language: Fluent English and Spanish (Level 4) required; must translate host-country language into precise English; may serve as interpreter; tested during evaluation

Evaluation: Applicants evaluated against stated qualifications; may include pre-employment language/skills test. Applications must address all listed qualifications or will be disqualified.

Benefits: Competitive FN compensation package; ~20 combined U.S./Honduran holidays; 10% employer retirement contribution (USD)

Required Documents (single PDF, in order):

1. Resume (English, max 2 pages, no photo; include title/grade/series, email, address, phone)
2. Copy of Honduran National ID
3. Valid Honduran driver's license
4. College transcripts

Submit to: southcom.miami.jtfb-asa.mbx.direct-hire-ln-program-hr@mail.mil 
Subject Line: Application: JT-0303-08, ADMIN SUPPORT ASST, [First Last Name]

Full position description available upon request. Applicants will be contacted via email regarding next steps.