Executive Assistant Defense Sector

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited
  • Washington, DC
  • Remote
  • $55,000–$60,000 Per Year
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2 days ago

Job Description

Executive Summary:
  • We are seeking an Executive Assistant for a hybrid assignment in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will be a Washington, D.C. resident with at least five years of demonstrated experience supporting senior management. Key responsibilities include managing executive calendars, handling phone correspondence, and preparing briefings.
  • This role requires an experienced Executive Assistant capable of delivering expert-level administrative services in a fast-paced, highly sensitive environment. The selected candidate will directly support the CEO, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Remote Conditions:
  • Hybrid setup (on-site and remote work).
  • Potential transition to part-time after the first six months.
Position Duties:
  • Calendar & Schedule Management Prioritize and maintain the CEO's calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel while effectively managing competing demands.
  • Communication Liaison Act as the primary contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, screening emails, calls, and correspondence with discretion.
  • Travel Coordination Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, visas, and itineraries.
  • Meeting Preparation Draft agendas, compile briefing materials, and take minutes for executive meetings, ensuring follow-ups on action items.
  • Document Management Organize, edit, and format presentations, reports, and confidential documents.
  • Project Support Assist with special projects, event planning, and cross-departmental initiatives.
  • Office Management Oversee office operations in a hybrid work setting, ensuring seamless collaboration between remote and in-office teams.
  • Confidentiality Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Required Skills:
  • Experience Minimum five years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably supporting C-suite executives in tech, defense, or government contracting.
  • Communication Skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical Proficiency Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel) and collaboration tools (Slack, Zoom, etc.).
  • Organizational Expertise Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in high-pressure environments.
  • Hybrid Flexibility Must be willing to work in-office three days per week (D.C. location) with remote flexibility.
  • Education Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington, DC (
Remote
)
Salary$55,000–$60,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Calendar Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Executive Assistant Skills unmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Meeting Minutesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Office Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Slackunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Travel Planningunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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