Business Development & Strategy Executive Assistant - Senior Management

Boeing•Arlington, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company's Defense, Space and Security (BDS) division is seeking a Business Development & Strategy Executive Assistant - Senior Management (Level L) for an exciting developmental opportunity. This role, based in Arlington, VA, offers direct work with the Vice President of Business Development and Strategy and senior executive members of the BDS Business Development & Strategy Leadership Teams. It provides excellent knowledge and growth experience, exposing the individual to all facets of Business Development & Strategy and other functions critical to managing a multi-billion-dollar sales team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong desire for learning, the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, a track record of delivering results and building relationships, and be a self-starter. Success in this role requires a positive and flexible attitude, good judgment, and discretion. The position is designed for a two-year duration to foster leadership skills, deepen understanding of the role's complexities, and prepare for future assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
10+ years of experience working with senior and/or executive management and military officials
10+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
5+ years of experience collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data
5+ years of experience working with and building cross-functional teams and partnerships with multiple stakeholders within the company, engineering, and test
5+ years of experience preparing and delivering a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to leadership or a customer group

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong collaboration and communication skills (oral and written)
Active Secret clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the Business Development & Strategy Front Office.
Support Business Development & Strategy leadership on long-range strategies, organizational goals, objectives, and initiatives.
Work with the Business Development & Strategy Vice President to define and execute the team's operating rhythm and prepare for key meetings and visits with senior customers and stakeholders.
Operate strategically, participate in high-level strategic deliberations, and offer confidential thoughts and input to act as a sounding board for the BD & Strategy leadership team to refine and advance key initiatives.
Serve as the Business Development & Strategy focal point for communication and coordination between the BDS Leadership Team and Business Development & Strategy organizations for regular deliverables, briefings, meetings, and work packages.
Ensure organizational alignment with Boeing processes and compliance requirements.
Coordinate Business Development & Strategy staff meetings and Business Development & Strategy participation in BDS and enterprise-level leadership meetings.
Review and evaluate strategic organizational focus and priorities, identify and recommend optimization opportunities, and assist in their implementation.
Lead the design, logistics, and facilitation of large Business Development & Strategy meetings/events; develop and consolidate executive-level briefings.
Maintain Business Development & Strategy calendars; monitor and track project execution of Business Development & Strategy /BDS-related plans and communicate status.
Provide guidance to and solicit feedback from the Business Development & Strategy working team for consolidated reporting to Business Development & Strategy Leadership, BDS, and Boeing Corporate.
Participate in steering meetings and associated events to help define and achieve organizational objectives.
Supervise the Business Development & Strategy Front Office staff.
Forge relationships with counterparts across BDS, other Boeing Business Units, and customer organizations.