Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant to the CEO

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As the needs of the world change, we’re ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and strategically minded Executive Assistant to partner directly with our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Arlington, VA. This role requires a trusted advisor who can operate seamlessly at the intersection of business, government, and national security. In this highly visible role, you will serve as an extension of the CEO, ensuring the effective execution of priorities, anticipating challenges, and maintaining situational awareness across the organization and external landscape.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast paced, high stakes environments, exercises exceptional judgment and discretion, and understands the unique dynamics of operating within the Washington D.C. national security and political ecosystem.

• Strategic Support:
  Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO by managing priorities, anticipating needs, and ensuring alignment across internal and external commitments
• Calendar & Travel Management:
  Maintain a forward-looking view of the CEO’s calendar and lead the planning and execution of complex domestic and international travel, ensuring seamless coordination of itineraries, logistics, security considerations, protocol requirements, documentation, and expenses. Anticipate changes in priorities, proactively manage travel disruptions, and ensure alignment with critical internal and external engagements while preparing and submitting expense reports with precision
• Executive Prioritization and Stakeholder Engagement:
  Optimize the CEO’s time and focus by managing competing priorities and facilitating effective engagement with senior government officials, military leaders, policymakers, industry partners, and key internal stakeholders with professionalism, discretion, and situational awareness
• Executive Communications and Briefing Preparation:
  Draft and manage executive communications and prepare high-quality briefings, background materials, and talking points for key engagements
• Operational and Situational Awareness:
  Stay closely aligned with leadership activities and external developments to ensure the CEO is informed, prepared, and positioned ahead of emerging priorities
• Business and Industry Acumen:
  Develop a strong understanding of company operations and monitor press releases, earnings, and geopolitical developments to anticipate impacts on the CEO agenda
• Decision Support and Problem Solving:
  Provide real-time support by synthesizing information, tracking key initiatives, and proactively identifying risks and solutions
• Responsiveness and Availability:
  Operate with a high level of responsiveness and flexibility, serving as a reliable point of contact for urgent matters and time-sensitive matters

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of experience supporting C‑Suite executives in a corporate environment, preferably within defense, national security, government, or similarly regulated industries
• Proven ability to operate in high pressure, high visibility roles requiring strong discretion and judgment
• Demonstrated…