Executive Assistant, Government Affairs

Leidos hiring for Executive Assistant, Government Affairs jobs in Washington, DC, US

Description

The Office of Government Affairs is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President (SVP) and assist the staff.  This is a visible position in a fast-paced environment that demands a high degree of professionalism, polish and diplomacy.  The candidate will perform a broad range of office management and administrative tasks in a high profile location, to include but not limited to the following:

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage SVP’s calendar/scheduling, preparing correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, preparing expense reports and coordinating travel, managing office supplies, and other duties as assigned

• Manage multiple and competing requirements with efficiency, attention to prioritization, detail orientation and execution

• Prioritize and carry out special projects and complex assignments as needed, exercising frequent independent judgment and initiative.

• Regularly interact with senior management and executive levels on matters concerning line organizations, customers and other outside entities

• Occasional overtime may be required

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and 3-5 years of administrative support experience at a senior level

• Must possess a positive, professional, and personable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels, up to and including Corporate Executives and Elected Officials

• Requires flexibility to accept additional assignments as needed

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail

• Excellent calendar management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex executive meetings

• Advanced level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously with a commitment to completion of projects on a timely basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Executive Assistant Experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field viewed as 4 years of relevant experience

• Familiarity with Leidos, government relations and/or government contracting industry

• Experience with Concur travel management and expenses, Prism, and Workday

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.