Executive Leadership Associate

Title: Executive Leadership Associate Department: Executive Leadership Reports to: EVP Scope Rantec is seeking a highly capable, proactive Executive Leadership Associate to support two Executive Vice Presidents (EVP) that all-in oversee Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and Quality. The role increases executive capacity by managing priorities, communications, meetings, travel, Board preparation, and day-to-day coordination. A key objective is to act as a trusted first point of contact, anticipate executive needs, and filter routine requests and follow-up, allowing the EVPs to better focus on strategy, customers, business performance, and organizational leadership. The role also supports cross-functional priorities and special projects and offers significant opportunities for increasing responsibility based on capability and performance. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities Proactively manage executive calendars, prioritize requests, resolve conflicts, and protect designated time set aside for project focus and direction-settingMonitor and triage executive email; identify priority items, route requests, draft routine responses, and ensure timely follow-upAct as a first point of contact for the EVPs; redirect or resolve routine requests and administrative matters while escalating issues requiring executive attention, decision, or interventionCoordinate effectively with the EVPs' teams, customers, suppliers, Board members, and other internal and external stakeholdersAttend designated executive and staff meetings; prepare agendas, coordinate and collect pre-reads and supporting materials, capture decisions and actions, and drive follow-up through completionProactively track executive priorities, commitments, risks, upcoming deadlines, owners, and required decisions; follow up and escalate as appropriateCoordinate recurring leadership and functional reviews across Business Development, Engineering, Operations, and QualitySupport EVP Board preparation, including schedules, presentation materials, version control, rehearsals, and follow-up actionsArrange executive travel and external meeting logistics, including itineraries, transportation, accommodations, customer and supplier visits, and schedule changesPrepare, edit, and format executive presentations, correspondence, briefing materials, reports, and other communicationsProcess executive expenses, coordinate approvals and signatures, and maintain organized and confidential recordsSupport cross-functional executive priorities and special projects; proactively request and follow up on information, decisions, and deliverablesContinuously improve executive administrative processes, communication flow, and meeting effectiveness Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceExceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities with strong attention to detail and follow-throughStrong written and verbal communication skills, professional presence, emotional intelligence, and comfort working with senior leaders and employees at all levelsSound judgment, discretion, and ability to triage information, determine priorities, and handle sensitive or confidential mattersSelf-starter with initiative, ownership, adaptability, and the ability to operate effectively with limited directionStrong business curiosity and problem-solving ability, with capacity to quickly understand commercial, technical, and operational priorities Preferred Qualifications Prior executive support experience is not required; relevant internships or experience in business, engineering, manufacturing, finance, project coordination, or a related environment are valued. Experience coordinating meetings, projects, events, travel, presentations, or cross-functional activitiesExceptional proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and ability to quickly learn new productivity toolsExposure to aerospace, defense, manufacturing, engineering, or another technical environment, and/or demonstrated leadership through work, internships, academics, military service, athletics, or student organizations Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly operates a computer and other office productivity equipment and may remain in a stationary position for extended periodsFrequently moves throughout the office and manufacturing facility to attend meetings and coordinate activities; occasional travel may be requiredOccasionally lifts or carries items up to 20 lbs Powered by JazzHR 6plNT0XpRh