Executive Assistant

$99,200 - $128,956/Yr

United States Department of Defense - Bethesda, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Bethesda, MD

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The Executive Assistant position within the Department of Defense's National Capital Region Network Office involves providing high-level administrative support to the Chief of Staff. The role requires managing a busy calendar, coordinating travel, and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. The work environment is fast-paced, with a focus on ensuring smooth daily operations and effective communication across various levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform executive level support duties and analyses under general supervision.
• Evaluate and analyze administrative programs to ensure smooth daily operation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters pertaining to the Director.
• Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments, composing and proofreading correspondence that is sometimes confidential.
• Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas.
• Research, assemble, edit, and/or summarize a wide variety of subject material pertinent to the organization.
• Receive high-ranking orders from both military and civilian communities, including members of Congress, press, and foreign officials.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience managing complex and detailed scheduling for executive leadership.
• Experience ensuring compliance with regulatory guidance in administrative operations.
• Ability to develop internal procedures to adequately control deadlines and directives.
• Experience utilizing automated systems to prepare letters, memorandums, and reports.
• Ability to compile data for inclusion in reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a federal government environment.
• Familiarity with the Department of Defense operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to support federal careers.