Executive Assistant

Manage the Squadron Commander’s and leadership front office calendars, meetings, correspondence, and administrative suspense items. Track squadron taskers, awards, recognition packages, and other time-sensitive actions through completion. Draft, format, review, and route memorandums, reports, briefings, and other official correspondence. Research and gather list of all needed office supplies and coordinate the purchases; coordinate service requests; and maintain accountability for assigned equipment and government property.

Maintain office files, records, continuity materials, trackers, and administrative standard operating procedures. Support personnel actions, onboarding, out-processing, training, timekeeping, and other routine administrative requirements, as assigned. Coordinate squadron events, ceremonies, meetings, offsite functions, and visitor support. Lead setup and meeting readiness for project management reviews (PMR) and staff meetings. Serve as a primary administrative liaison with other AEDC organizations (including geographically separated units), installation agencies, mission partners, and squadron personnel.

Identify administrative issues, recommend solutions, and ensure actions are completed accurately and on time. Provide front-office customer service by responding to routine inquiries, directing visitors and callers to the appropriate Government point of contact, and maintaining a professional reception area.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness.

As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.