Executive Administrative Assistant

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron Systems Marine & Land Systems business area. Visit & to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role
We believe people should love what they do in this role you will be responsible for:

Textron Systems Slidell LA office is seeking a flexible team player who is organized and action-oriented to join our team as an Executive Administrative Assistant. This role will report to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of the Air Land and Sea Domain providing executive support and assisting the team in a variety of activities including:

Responsibilities:
A desire to learn and understand our business to be able to exercise a high degree of discretion and decision-making to achieve objectives.
Working closely with others to learn and anticipate needs to resolve administrative issues.
Contributing to the achievement of established business objectives and identifying areas of improvement to initiate and establish process efficiencies.
Interfacing with senior management cross organizations and internal and external customers which requires considerable tact and diplomacy.
Creating and modifying correspondence talking points presentations spreadsheets and other business documents to support overall business planning and proposal efforts.
Coordinating SVPs calendar meetings conferences and travel. Creating travel itineraries and completing expense reports in Concur.
Scheduling organizing and attending meetings to include setting up conference rooms documenting notes and coordinating follow-up actions.
Coordinating adherence to deadlines and completion of reports and projects within the team.
Coordinating VIP visitor and employee engagement events.
Working closely with facilities team to ensure building spaces equipment and upkeep to support business needs.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Required: High School degree
Preferred: Bachelors Degree in any discipline
5 years of administrative experience
Experience working in DoD industry preferred
Must have exceptional communication and computer skills including intermediate or higher-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point Excel Word Outlook Teams and other business applications.
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced changing environment with competing and shifting priorities
Strong planning abilities with the capacity to handle complex assignments and demonstrate key attention to details under minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills.

How We Care
At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Education Assistance
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran
Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.