Executive Assistant

Global Science & Technology, LLC. (GST), is seeking an experienced administrative assistant to support senior leadership in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Satellite Service (NESDIS). This position is located at the NESDIS headquarters offices in Silver Spring, MD and engages with a wide range of support functions. This position has been approved for a hybrid work schedule.

This role assists NOAA leadership in a variety of ways, including potentially helping to manage property, arrange travel, and administer a variety task related to front office requirements. You will liaise between NESDIS branches to ensure that these and other activities are being managed and executed consistently. You will be a team player and function well working across multiple areas and on a variety of tasks.

The support will include all aspects of schedule and email management, communications, meetings and travel coordination, document and pre-brief creation and coordination, and proactive engagement with NOAA, interagency, national, and international partners and organizations.

• Prepare, document, consolidate, and deliver meeting slide/documentation and other briefing materials
• Develop and assist with the administrative support planning process
• Implement and document plans and schedules for project leadership
• Prepare status reports for presentation by project leadership
• Identify potential problems/risks and recommend solutions for action items
• Assist with the development of project management templates and guidelines
• Verify documentation and project and action items delivery
• Develop and maintain documentation: for example, Technical Task Agreements, process documents, policy documents, strategy documents, etc.

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, organizational management or related field, or relevant experience and skills in lieu of education
• Four to eight years of experience working in administration, planning, documentation, coordination and meeting planning. Knowledge of a variety of computer administrative and financial applications/tools; including Google and Microsoft and the ability to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong inter-personal skills, good communication skills, strong analytical skills, and a self-starter
• Proven high competency in professional communication and preparation of read-ahead and other briefing materials
• Smart Sheet experience is a plus

Salary at GST is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the GST total compensation package for employees.

At GST, we celebrate your contributions. We will provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Effective 5/7/2025, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance must present a REAL  form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility. If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work at the client site— in person, or as needed for the specific role.

GST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. GST provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year