Systems Planning & Analysis · 9 hours ago
Executive Assistant/Program Administrator
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. They are seeking an Executive Assistant/Program Analyst to provide onsite support to the Director of the DARPA Director's Office, ensuring comprehensive administrative support and managing sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
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Responsibilities
Provide support to the Director on a daily basis
Work closely with the DIRO Front Office Team to ensure timely, proactive, and comprehensive administrative support to leadership
Handle sensitive information while exercising professionalism and discretion
Cultivate productive working relationships across the Agency
Apply energetic approaches and eagerness to tackle new projects and ideas
Identify and solve problems proactively
Interact with executives and display sound judgment and tact
Support all aspects of the Office Director's daily work routine, maintaining the OD’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, and speaking engagements
Determine priority of matters of attention for the OD and keep the OD advised of time-sensitive and priority issues
Ensure appropriate follow-up, redirect matters to staff, or handle individually
Play a key role in the coordination of staff efforts both within and outside the office and Agency
Assist in Front Office activities and processes including planning, prioritization, and executions as appropriate, and coordinate work with other DIRO and DARPA staff
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience providing executive support and calendar management to C-suite, SES, or Congressional leaders
Bachelor's degree
Active Secret clearance
Ability to report to the office five days a week
Detail-oriented with exceptional planning and communication skills
Experience managing special projects, executive meetings, and external groups for an executive
Experience organizing and managing operations consisting of in-person and remote staff
Exhibits superior confidentiality, judgement, and discretion in performing duties
Experience preparing pitch decks, background materials, and proposals
High proficiency with MS Office, project management, and productivity tools
Preferred
Active Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or economics
1 year of experience directly supporting a CEO, founder, or government executive at DARPA, I-ARPA, ARPA-H, or ARPA-E
Knowledge of DoD or other US Government operations and processes, and familiarity with DARPA
Company
Systems Planning & Analysis
Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA) is a leading global provider of data-driven analytical insights for critical national security programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-10-06Acquired
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