The Aerospace Corporation · 3 days ago
Executive Administrative Partner
Chantilly, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45.68/hr - $68.52/hrThe Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. They are seeking a highly driven Executive Administrative Partner to provide strategic support to the Executive Vice President, optimizing their time and priorities while facilitating key business-related decisions. The role involves administrative leadership and collaboration with executives to improve processes and ensure smooth operations.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Executes strategic, proactive, and complex calendar, meeting, event planning management
Arranges complex travel coordination, logistics, and expense reporting for leadership
Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and information for the executive to facilitate efficient decision making
Collaborates with team members to ensure prompt receipt of preparation materials and briefings for key activities
Leads special projects and events while tracking/driving completion of actions items and deliverables
Manages group and corporate, reports/deliverables/org charts (compile/edit/publish)
Functions as a partner, representative, and point of contact for EVP with frequent interaction with Board of Trustees, executive corporate management, various levels of internal management, as well as senior government customers, industry, and other high-level officials
Drafts and prepares various correspondence, emails, letters, presentations, and white papers on behalf of EVP
Provides input and feedback into executive/corporate activities and decisions, with follow-up communications and coordination
Facilitates business rhythms by closely coordinating schedules, meetings, and presentations with stakeholders
Develops and improves effective processes/systems across the enterprise that provide superior organization, efficiency, and industry-lead technical best practices
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Mastery of administrative skills: project management, strategic execution of tasks, organization, detail-oriented, writing, and proofreading
Expert-level technological fluency across a wide range of tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Excel, and meeting tools such as Teams and Zoom
Mastery of communication & interpersonal skills: leadership, robust collaboration, strategic thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, judgment, business acumen, and decision making, across all levels of the organization
Ability to rapidly adapt to changing environments and anticipate needs of the organization
Ability to handle sensitive and personnel-related information appropriately and support sensitive management functions
Ability to work independently and/or lead a team to proactively deliver innovative solutions and resolve issues with minimal direction
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Prior experience as a senior-level admin or similar role
Familiarity with enterprise software packages such as Concur, Workday, JIRA, Confluence
Familiarity with Aerospace corporate organizational structures, policies, processes, and practices
Experience with classified data handling
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
Founded in 1960
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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