Executive Assistant

$60,300 - $130,500/Yr

Cgi Technologies And Solutions - Fairfax, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Executive Assistant at CGI Federal plays a crucial role in supporting a senior executive and their leadership team within the context of federal contracting. This position involves managing a variety of administrative tasks, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to the growth of the business unit. The role requires a proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with executives on administrative and operational initiatives.
• Manage the senior executive's calendar and oversee scheduling activities for the leadership team.
• Assist in setting up and running meetings and events, mastering current meeting and conference room technology.
• Assist with business unit leader communications.
• Manage local, national, and international travel logistics.
• Complete assigned project work and ad hoc data requests as needed.
• Obtain and submit signature approvals for executives in the unit.
• Maintain executive presence while interacting with external clients and internal executives.
• Collaborate with administrative teams across the business unit and within the enterprise to ensure efficient coordination of schedules, meetings, and events.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 5+ years of experience supporting a busy executive team.
• Experience in Federal Contracting.
• Proven ability to manage heavily overscheduled calendars using Outlook.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Experience in fast-paced and quickly changing environments.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to build and nurture relationships across the enterprise and with key external stakeholders.
• Initiative and creativity to improve efficiency and organization.
• Ability to handle confidential material appropriately.
• Ability to work outside of business hours as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• SharePoint experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Member assistance and wellness programs