Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive calendar, coordinate travel arrangements, schedule meetings, and oversee leadership events to optimize daily operations.
• Prepare meeting materials, compile read-ahead documents, track action items, execute follow-ups, and lead special projects utilizing Microsoft 365 productivity tools.
• Plan and execute corporate events, including offsite meetings, client engagements, conference agendas, and team morale activities.
• Act as a primary point of contact between executives, staff, clients, and external partners while drafting high-level reports, presentations, and internal announcements.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, combined with a minimum of five years of experience in administrative, office management, or executive support roles (ideally within a professional services sector).
• Core Competencies: Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of managing competing priorities with sharp attention to detail while supporting personnel at all organizational tiers.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 tools, with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential data discreetly in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership Support: Prior experience directly assisting senior executives or corporate leadership teams.

Preferred Attributes

• GovCon Familiarity: Background working within government contracting environments, including collaborating with cleared personnel and managing sensitive information.
• Content Creation: Hands-on experience developing executive-level presentations, briefings, and reports for strategic leadership discussions.
• Industry Knowledge: Prior exposure to the National Security, defense, or federal contracting sectors.

Culture & Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our client is deeply committed to fostering diversity and ensuring that every team member feels a profound sense of belonging. Our client is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business requirements, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.