Kforce - Anchorage, AK

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Anchorage, AK
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Kforce has a client seeking an Executive Assistant in Anchorage, AK. The Executive Assistant will perform a variety of clerical functions that are essential for the smooth operation of the organization. This includes preparing correspondence and reports, handling information requests, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, coordinating travel, scheduling meetings, managing facilities, and monitoring physical security. The role requires a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively on behalf of the organization's leadership, which includes managing calls, responding to emails, and interfacing with stakeholders at all levels. In this position, the Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive support services for daily operations, which encompass normal administrative service functions. This includes action suspense tracking, workload prioritization, calendar maintenance, communications, correspondence, distribution services, reporting, procurement of administrative supplies, property administration, security management, and travel coordination. Familiarity with the Defense Travel System is essential for managing travel and transportation directives, as well as training requirements. The Executive Assistant will also be responsible for ensuring the quality of correspondence provided to the Government Senior Executive Leadership for review. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in office administration and experience supporting high-level executives, particularly within the Department of Defense (DoD). This role demands a self-starter who can recognize needs and act independently, as well as someone who can quickly understand and apply new concepts. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, along with impeccable multi-tasking abilities, are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clerical functions such as preparing correspondence and reports.
  • Handle information requests and receive visitors.
  • Arrange conference calls and coordinate travel.
  • Schedule meetings and manage facilities.
  • Monitor physical security and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Communicate on behalf of the organization's leadership, including managing calls and responding to emails.
  • Provide comprehensive support services for daily operations, including action suspense tracking and workload prioritization.
  • Maintain calendars and manage communications and correspondence.
  • Procure administrative supplies and manage property administration.
  • Ensure quality of correspondence for Government Senior Executive Leadership's review.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 3 years directly supporting a C Suite Senior Executive/CEO.
  • 5 years of office administration experience.
  • Experience supporting a SES/Flag Officer within the OSD.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a high level of integrity.
  • Critical thinking and leadership courage are essential.
  • Experience preparing staff packages for the official DoD staffing and coordination process.
  • Ability to use CATMS or similar action tracking software.
  • Expertise with the Defense Travel System and international travel management.
  • Self-starter with the ability to recognize needs and act independently.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
  • Advanced skills in MS Word; proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and MS Teams; expert in calendar management.
  • Experience with Federal and DoD Records Management requirements for senior executives.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid time off for salaried personnel
  • Paid sick leave for hourly employees on Service Contract Act projects
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