Executive Assistant

About the role

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to multiple leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Cook up domestic and international travel, itineraries, expense reporting, and logistics
• Support Business Development activities including customer visit coordination, event scheduling, presentation preparation, and meeting logistics
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, agendas, and other business documents
• Organize and coordinate leadership meetings, team events, offsite meetings, and employee engagement events
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to support organizational priorities
• Serve as a key point of contact between leaders, internal teams, customers, and external partners
• Support Human Resources initiatives focused on employee engagement and workplace culture
• Cook up Human Resources initiatives focused on employee engagement and workplace culture
• Coordinate and promote Volunteer Time Off (VTO) programs and employee participation activities
• Plan and execute employee events, recognition programs, and team-building activities
• Manage vendor communication and coordination for events and engagement initiatives
• Create and distribute employee communications, promotional materials, and event flyers using Canva, in coordination with Sr. Marketing Communications Manager
• Aid in ongoing engagement strategies to enhance employee morale and organizational culture

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience supporting executive or senior leadership teams
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic business environment
• Experience supporting leaders in manufacturing, defense, engineering, or technical organizations preferred
• Experience coordinating events or business development activities is a plus

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required

Skills

• Administrative support
• Executive support
• Event coordination
• Human resources support
• Volunteer management
• Employee engagement

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Telerehabilitation Services
• Life and disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

Pay

The salary range for this position is $66,049 per year to $94,450 per year.

Schedule

This position can be located in or near Fitchburg, MA or Goose Creek, SC and is intended to be a flexible, hybrid schedule.