Peraton · 1 month ago
Executive Administrative Assistant Senior
US-VA-McLean
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Senior Administrative Assistant provides high-level administrative and mission support to ensure continuity of daily operations and support multiple mission teams, delivering exclusive executive support to Senior Executives.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide administrative services to sustain daily operations across mission teams
Manage administrative workflows, coordinate calendars, track tasking, and facilitate internal/external communications
Maintain records and assist with document development, formatting, and distribution
Support logistics including meeting coordination, visitor management, and travel/planning
Monitor task progression and provide timely updates to leadership and stakeholders
Adapt administrative support to shifting organizational priorities and multiple team needs
Provide exclusive administrative and mission support to Senior Executives managing high-priority initiatives
Independently track executive tasking and manage high-level correspondence
Coordinate engagements with IC organizations, Congress, private sector, and foreign partners
Prepare executive-level reports, briefings, talking points, and official documentation
Serve as primary liaison for SEs by managing schedules, engagements, and required pre-read materials
Track, summarize, and prioritize critical communications and action items for leadership
Deliver concise updates on strategic initiatives and mission-critical developments
Qualification
Required
Active TS SCI with Poly
Min 8 years with BS/BA, Min 6 years with MS/MA, Min 3 years with PhD
An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
Demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support to senior government leadership or equivalent
Proven ability to manage complex schedules, workflows, and correspondence with external stakeholders
Experience supporting mission organizations within Federal/IC, defense, or national security environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to draft, summarize, and prepare official documentation
Demonstrated discretion handling sensitive information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools; able to manage records and coordination artifacts
Ability to operate independently and respond to rapidly evolving mission priorities
Preferred
Prior IC, DoD, or federal front-office/secretariat experience
Experience interfacing with Congressional, IC, private sector, and/or foreign partners
Experience supporting high-tempo, high-visibility mission operations environments
Benefits
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-09-25
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