Scheduler​/Executive Assistant

Industry: Government Relations / Consulting

Location (City, State): Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $70,000 – $85,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule: Full-time, typically Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; schedule may flex based on Congressional activity. Remote flexibility with onsite presence approximately twice per month. Overtime eligible with supervisor approval.

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a small, highly respected government affairs consulting firm based in Washington, DC. This boutique organization works closely with corporate leaders, trade associations, and innovative companies to provide strategic legislative guidance and advocacy. The team is tight‑knit and collaborative, offering high visibility and direct access to senior leadership.

Our client is seeking an experienced Scheduler / Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to the firm’s Founder and Principal. This role is central to daily operations and will oversee complex scheduling needs, coordinate meetings with stakeholders, manage travel logistics, and handle a range of personal support tasks. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced political environment.

The role operates on a 60% executive support and 40% personal assistant structure. Candidates must be comfortable managing both professional and personal responsibilities with equal ownership and professionalism.

• Oversee and maintain a high-volume, complex calendar involving Capitol Hill meetings, client engagements, and internal priorities
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, and external engagements
• Arrange and manage detailed domestic travel itineraries
• Draft and manage professional correspondence and communications
• Serve as a liaison with clients, stakeholders, and congressional offices
• Provide personal support including vendor coordination, vehicle logistics, and family travel planning
• Handle occasional in-person tasks between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA
• Ensure day‑to‑day operations run seamlessly for the executive

• 3–6 years of experience managing complex scheduling and executive support within a political, lobbying, government relations, or consulting environment
• Demonstrated experience supporting a senior executive, Member of Congress, or principal‑level leader
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities with minimal direction
• Comfortable working within a right‑leaning political environment
• Willingness to maintain a 60/40 executive‑to‑personal assistant responsibility split
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license for local travel as needed
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Seeking a long‑term career path in executive support or operations (not policy or communications)
• Reports directly to the Founder and Principal
• Replacement hire; immediate need
• Interview process:
  Virtual interview with the Founder
• Competitive compensation with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution after one year
• Performance‑based bonus opportunities
• Cell phone stipend or company‑provided phone
• Reimbursement for business‑related expenses
• Flexible PTO
• Unique firm‑sponsored events and entertainment opportunities