Senior Executive Assistant
Senior Executive Assistant
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Job Description
MDW Associates is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
The candidate will directly support highranking Federal Government Senior Executives and interact with DoD Flag / General Officers and their support staff. This position will routinely exercise independent judgement and discretion to include being empowered to commit the principals time based on interpreting general guidelines and established rules of protocol.
The Senior Executive Assistant may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
- Scheduling Support Serve as the primary or backup Executive Assistant with expert scheduling experience; Arrange meetings for Principal Directors and above (or equivalent); Manage and deconflict calendars to ensure optimal time management; Collect prepare and assemble daybooks for meetings and briefings; Act as the central point of contact for all schedulingrelated questions and requests; Coordinate visitor logistics including Pentagon access parking arrangements and escorting visitorsTravel Coordination Coordinate transportation for meetings within the National Capital Region (NCR); Prepare travel authorizations and vouchers using the Defense Travel System (DTS); Assist in obtaining passports and visas for official travel; Ensure compliance with the Foreign Clearance Guide; Submit Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) requests; Prepare and process visit requests for official engagements
- Human Resources Support/ Security Coordination Facilitate in and outprocessing of personnel including updates to the Policy kiosk; Upload required documents (e.g. DD 2875) and complete prearrival inprocessing checklists; Assist with time and attendance processing for government personnel; Facilitate building and information system access requests; Process Common Access Card (CAC) requests for personnel
- Resource and Office Management Request and track telecommunication services for the office; Manage and track accountable furniture inventory; Process parking passes for principals and visiting guests; Coordinate facilityrelated service requests; Ensure office compliance with information technology initiatives; Maintain inventory and procurement of office supplies; Submit and coordinate the processing of Foreign Gifts through the Policy Facilities Team
- Correspondence and Records Management Log review distribute and monitor official correspondence (via CATMS) and FOIA requests from OSDP ExecSec; Perform records management duties including organizing and maintaining office files; Coordinate with OUSDP ExecSec on records schedules and dispositions; Manage all incoming and outgoing mail for the DASDship office
- Office Coverage and CrossTraining Operate in a structured support environment where multiple EAs are designated as primary or backup; Engage in crosstraining to ensure seamless continuity of operations and maximum office coverage
Required Experience/Skills:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience and skills in providing Executive Level Administrative Assistant support to Senior Executives in the Federal Government Military (DoD Flag / General Officers) or Private Sector to include but not limited to scheduling and travel
- Demonstrated experience providing timely and highquality support to Executivelevel Principals in a complex and fastpaced environment requiring a highdegree of critical thinking initiative problem solving and professional judgment across an organizational setting (i.e. not siloed to one or two specific tasks)
- Highly proficient with DTS and CATMS
- Highly proficient using Microsoft Office Suite to include Word Excel and PowerPoint
Education Requirement
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelors degree twelve (12) years of demonstrated experience and skills in providing Executive Level Administrative Assistant support to Senior Executives in the Federal Government Military (DoD Flag / General Officers) or Private Sector to include but not limited to correspondence / workflow management may be substituted.
Security Requirement(s):
- Candidates for this position must hold an active TS/SCI clearance
Company Description
Incorporated in 2012 MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean VA with offices in Huntsville AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting management services advisory and assistance services decision support strategic planning process planning and improvement task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments exceptional analysis prudent advice direct communication and hard work.
Our core capabilities include:
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Estimating
- Budget Programming and Justification
- Budget Execution
- Acquisition Management
- Financial Systems Support & Integration
MDW Associates LLC (MDW) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race religion color sex national origin age marital status covered veteran status mental or physical disability pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented ethical and entrepreneurialminded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees including but not limited to:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
- Retirement/401(k)
- Flexible Leave Policy
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
