Senior Executive Assistant

The objective of this role is to provide Senior Executive Assistant administrative support to NTIA Bureau senior leadership, as described below. The tasks to be performed are directly related to achieving the NTIA Bureau mission.

There is a requirement for two Senior Executive Assistants to provide executive administrative support to two senior (Political Appointee or member of the Senior Executive Service) NTIA executives: (1) Associate Administrator for Public Safety Communications and (2) Deputy Administrator.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), located within the Department of Commerce is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible by law for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA's programs and policy making focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth.

These goals are critical to America's competitiveness in the 21st century global economy and to addressing many of the nation's most pressing needs, such as improving education, health care, and public safety.

• Perform sensitive and highly visible administrative functions for a single federal Senior Executive, and possibly his/her immediate senior staff.
• May perform or have access to activities of a highly confidential nature that may require comprehensive knowledge of organizational policies, practices, and procedures.
• Oversee the executive's schedule, managing calendars, appointments, and meetings and handle the end-to-end travel process.
• Manage and facilitate all forms of correspondence for the executive, acting as the first point of contact. Draft and review/edit executive correspondence and prepare reports, ensuring high standards of verbal and written communication.
• Operate general office equipment and use Office Suite software applications proficiently.
• Manage sensitive information with discretion, adhering to confidentiality requirements.
• Oversee the administration of specialized programs within the executive's purview. Act on behalf of the executive when authorized.
• Other administrative duties/tasks as may be required.

Approximately 8 or more years demonstrated experience providing executive-level administrative support, including calendar management, travel management, correspondence drafting, and document reviews.

• Prior experience providing administrative support to federal Political Appointees and/or members of the Senior Executive Service is a must.

• Work to be performed on-site at the U.S. Department of Commerce Headquarters, Herbert
  
  C. Hoover Building (HCHB), Washington, D.C.
• No regularly scheduled telework; very limited ability to request situational telework for exigent circumstances.

Under this task order, the Contractor is responsible for conducting business, Monday through Friday during normal business hours except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

The Executive Assistant must have flexibility to adjust his/her schedule to accommodate the supported Executive’s schedule/needs.

Bachelor’s degree, with a preference in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. An additional 4 years of highly relevant work experience may be considered to substitute for lack of a bachelor’s degree.

Ardent Eagle Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off

Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and must fulfill eligibility criteria for accessing classified information. US citizenship may be a prerequisite for certain roles.