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Job Description

Summary
The Executive Assistant performs a variety of administrative tasks and supports our companys senior-level management. One contributes to
the efficiency of the business by providing personalized and timely support to executive members. Collects and prepares information for use
in discussions/meetings of executive staff and outside individuals. Acts as the point of contact among executives employees clients and
other external partners.

Position Responsibilities

Calendar & scheduling

• Manage complex calendars; schedule meetings across time zones

• Coordinate internal/external meetings board meetings and offsites

• Prioritize and resolve scheduling conflicts

• Arrange flights hotels ground transportation

• Prepare detailed travel itineraries and trip packets

• Handle changes cancellations and travel issues

• Process expense reports and purchase requests

Communication & correspondence

• Draft edit and proofread emails memos and presentations

• Screen and prioritize incoming messages and calls

• Act as a point of contact between the executive and staff/clients

Meeting support

• Prepare agendas and materials

• Take meeting notes and track action items

• Follow up on deliverables and deadlines

Information & task management

• Maintain files records and contact lists

• Track key projects deadlines and followups for the executive

• Help organize information for decisionmaking

Confidential and strategic support

• Handle sensitive information with discretion

• Assist with preparation for leadership meetings reviews

• Help the executive stay aligned with priorities and commitments

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required

• Minimum of 5 8 years experience as an Executive Assistant or or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Requires a professional certification or equivalent experience in working with senior level executives within and outside the
  company as well as experience with customers vendors visitors and other dignities

• Requires in-depth knowledge of company operations policies and procedures. Maintains a high level of discretion and
  confidentiality

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) as well as interpersonal skills. Demonstrates high level of customer service
  and professionalism

• Experienced and proficient with MS Office (Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook) and demonstrates strong computer skills

• Occasionally may be required to travel within the Continental U.S.

• Must have a valid drivers license and clean DMV record

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Bachelors degree in relevant discipline is highly desired or equivalent combination of education training and experience

• Well-organized has strong time management skills and is able to act without guidance

• Familiarity with office equipment and productivity tools

• Able to excel in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties

• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives

• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself others and the company

• Focuses on teamwork and puts the success of the team above ones own interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)

• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneand keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

The salary range for this role is:

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the location the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironments determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironments business requirements. A U.S. person according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical dental vision 401K with company matching a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isnt for everyone. We hire the curious the relentless the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We dont just build defense technologywe redefine whats possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S. AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air land sea space and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonianbut were not building history were building whats next.

If youre ready to build technology that matterswith speed scale and purposetheres no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans. AeroVironment Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veteran status genetic datasexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected status.

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