Executive Assistant – SECRET Clearance

Kelly Government Solutions is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a Department of Defense contract customer in East Hartford, CT. This is a long‑term contract opportunity offering stability, competitive pay, and the chance to support senior leadership within a secure, high‑impact environment.

$33.65/hour

Location: East Hartford, CT

Contract Length: Long‑term

Clearance Required: Active SECRET clearance

• Perform a wide range of administrative and clerical duties with exceptional attention to detail
• Manage executive calendars, ensuring meetings are scheduled with clear agendas and proper logistics
• Screen and respond to incoming inquiries, coordinate scheduling requests, and handle communications with discretion and confidentiality
• Prepare, reconcile, and process invoices, travel arrangements, and expense reports in a timely manner
• Format and prepare presentations, reports, and documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Support special projects, ad hoc assignments, and employee onboarding activities as needed
• Develop and maintain Standard Work documentation where applicable

• Oversee seating assignments, office moves, and facility renovation activities
• Maintain office distribution lists and coordinate internal announcements
• Manage conference room scheduling and logistics
• Coordinate catering, kitchen supplies, and employee engagement activities
• Arrange on‑site and off‑site meetings, events, and catering
• Coordinate cleaning services, plant maintenance requests, and vendor relationships
• Monitor printer functionality and manage supplies
• Serve as a liaison with IT and Secure Computing Digital teams to coordinate and prioritize requests
• Provide general administrative assistance and team support as needed

• Associate degree (AA/AS), technical certificate, or post‑high school training
• 5 years of administrative support experience, including support for senior‑level executives
• 5 years of experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proven ability to work effectively across all levels of a large, complex organization
• Active SECRET clearance required

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telemedicine
• Term life, whole life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Legal plan and short‑term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Holiday pay (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state or local regulations

Once you apply, our recruiting team will review your experience. If your skills align with this role, you’ll move forward in the process. If not, don’t worry – you’ll remain part of the Kelly Talent Community, where our recruiters can match you with future opportunities.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce.

Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center.