Executive Assistant - Government

About The Team

As the Executive Assistant to the Workday Government Product and Technology organization within Workday Government LLC, you will be a vital partner to our executive team. We are seeking a highly proactive and adaptable individual to manage the executive office's complex demands, anticipate needs, and ensure seamless operations. This high-impact role requires exceptional organizational ability, impeccable communication, and the utmost discretion as you will be a gatekeeper of confidential information.

Success hinges on your ability to strategically manage multiple priorities, from complex scheduling and global travel to project and event coordination. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and are ready for a role with significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

• Executive & Administrative Support:
  Serve as a strategic partner to five executives, proactively managing their daily needs. This includes complex calendar management (ensuring all meetings are confirmed), processing expense reports, and handling various ad-hoc requests to keep an organized schedule and fulfillment of commitments.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as a primary point of contact, expertly prioritizing and managing communication with employees at all levels, other executives, and external partners. Prepare and draft professional correspondence, internal communications, and presentations.
• Travel and Logistics:
  Plan and book seamless domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. Handle complex logistics, problem-solve non-routine issues, and maintain an awareness of time zones and global complexities.
• Project & Event Coordination:
  Track and drive critical tasks and projects to completion, following up on outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met. Coordinate department events, managing all logistics from agenda preparation and catering to venue securing and inviting attendees.
• Proactive Partnership:
  Function as a forward-thinking problem solver, demonstrating initiative with minimal direction. Anticipate executive needs and take decisive action to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow at all times.

• 5+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience, supporting multiple senior level executives.
• Experience working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Google Slides, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Slack.

• Experience supporting a Federal Government business vertical.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate executive needs and manage schedules to promote the most effective use of time.
• Proven capacity to handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently with general guidance.
• High attention to detail, especially for publishing meeting agendas, taking and distributing notes, and following up on action items.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Primary

Location:

USA.VA.Reston
Base pay range: $104,000 USD - $156,000 USD
Additional US Locations: $94,100 USD - $167,200 USD

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We allow flexibility but expect at least 50% of our time each quarter spent in the office or in the field to collaborate with customers, prospects, and partners.

Workday will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or accommodations at any point, please email