Executive Assistant to Division VP Deputy Director II

Executive Assistant to Division VP Deputy Director II

CNA, 3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America

The Executive Assistant acts as a trusted partner to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Division VP/ Director and Division Leadership. This role will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities, improving administrative business processes, and ensuring the Division VP/ Director's time and resources are optimized for the successful execution of the Division's mission. This role requires a high level of discretion, professionalism, autonomy, and entrepreneurial approach.

• Maintain a partnership with the Division VP/ Director to protect the executive’s time, manage crucial information, and ensure daily operations run smoothly so that leadership can focus on strategic issues. Anticipate the Division VP/ Director’s needs and proactively address potential challenges or opportunities.
• Provide overall administrative support to Division Vice President, Division Deputy and/or Research Program Director, including maintaining informational databases and files, managing calendar and assisting with time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Maintain awareness of Division priorities to ensure effective time management and compliance with deadlines, deliverables, and production standards.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, presentations, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Analyze and improve administrative business processes and workflows.
• Provide direction and mentor junior administrative staff, including workload management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate executive interactions with many high-level individuals including foreign dignitaries, flag officers, and corporate management staff.
• Make extensive national and international travel arrangements, including orders and security clearances and prepare expense vouchers.
• Plan and organize logistics for conferences and other major events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years' high level administrative experience, including conference planning.
• Skills:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and technical skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Knowledge of Naval and Marine Corps terminology
  • Ability to work under pressure and complete a wide variety of assignments with little or no supervision while showing tact and initiative
  • Ability to anticipate and solve problems
  • Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and willingness to work extra hours when needed
  • The in-depth knowledge of CNA policies and procedures or ability to learn them quickly.
• Other: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Remote/Hybrid Work Eligibility: This position is eligible for telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements at the discretion of the Supervisor. Employees may be required to work at CNA headquarters or other work locations resulting in changes to the scheduled telecommuting or hybrid work arrangements.

CNA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching. Additionally, we provide generous paid time off programs to promote a healthy work-life balance. Eligibility for these benefits varies based on employment classification.

CNA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service and protected veterans, or other non-merit based factors. In addition to federal legal requirements, CNA complies with applicable state and…