Executive Assistant - Government

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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.

• Executive & Administrative Support: Serve as a strategic partner to five executives, proactively managing their daily needs. This includes complex calendar management, processing expense reports, and handling various ad‑hoc requests.
• 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.
• Project & Event Coordination: Track and drive critical tasks and projects to completion. Coordinate department events, managing all logistics from agenda preparation and catering to venue securing.
• Proactive Partnership: Function as a forward‑thinking problem solver, demonstrating initiative with minimal direction.

• 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 effectively.
• Proven capacity to handle highly sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  USA.VA.Reston
• Primary Location Base Pay Range: $104,000 USD - $156,000 USD
• Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $94,100 USD - $167,200 USD

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in‑person time and remote. We spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners.

• Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.