Description
Leidos has an immediate need for an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to support two senior leaders within the Homeland Sector.
This onsite role at our Reston headquarters reports to the Vice President of Airports, Borders and Security and the Senior Vice President of Growth for the Homeland Sector. You will regularly engage with executive and senior management, Leidos staff, and outside partners while performing a broad range of administrative tasks, including managing schedules, preparing correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, preparing expense reports, and arranging travel. Occasional overtime may be required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic executive administrative support to two senior leaders within the Homeland Sector
- Perform advanced administrative assignments requiring a high level of competency in office procedures and the ability to quickly learn Leidos' organisation, procedures, and operations
- Manage complex calendars, understanding which activities are the best use of each senior leader's time
- Prepare and reconcile expense reports, and coordinate meeting arrangements and travel plans for both domestic and global travel
- Engage with Leidos senior leaders and external senior executives (customer and contractor partners), requiring diplomacy and clear communication
- Compose emails, letters, and other correspondence, and handle highly confidential information with discretion
- Work independently and anticipate needs in managing executive activities such as speaking engagements, meetings, client relationships, and research
- Prioritise and carry out special projects and complex assignments, exercising sound judgement, initiative, and tact
- Leverage AI within daily tasks to improve processes and quality in support of leadership
- Coordinate special events as needed
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of experience providing executive administrative support to executive-level leaders in a corporate environment
- Ability to interact and build relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels, up to and including executives and customers
- Ability to work effectively with key administrative personnel across the enterprise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritisation, and attention to detail
- Excellent calendar management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex executive meetings
- Mastery of Microsoft Outlook and Teams, as well as other communication channels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues
- Ability to provide full-time, in-person support at the Reston headquarters
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
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