Executive Administrative Assistant
About The Position
Leidos is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Homeland Sector. The role protects executive time, anticipates needs, and keeps two high-visibility leadership offices running smoothly. It is onsite full time at Leidos’ Reston headquarters and reports to the Homeland Sector CHRO. The position regularly interacts with senior executives, Leidos staff, and external partners, including customer and contractor executives. It requires sound judgment, diplomacy, and absolute discretion when handling sensitive information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years of experience providing executive administrative support to executive-level leaders in a corporate environment.
- Expert-level calendar management, including coordination of complex, multi-party executive meetings.
- Mastery of Microsoft Outlook and Teams; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Experience with travel and expense systems such as Concur.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, including with executives and customers.
- Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with close attention to detail.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time.
- Ability to work independently and exercise discretion with confidential information.
- Ability to work onsite full time at the Reston headquarters.
- Flexibility to support early, late, or occasional weekend needs around key events, travel, and executive priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting senior executives in HR, technology, government contracting, or a similarly sensitive environment.
- Experience supporting globally traveling executives.
- Familiarity with Leidos systems, organization, and processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex, fast-changing calendars for two executives, prioritize meetings and commitments, and proactively resolve conflicts.
- Coordinate leadership meetings and sector events, including leadership team meetings, talent and succession reviews, technology reviews, town halls, and offsites, from logistics through follow-up.
- Plan and coordinate domestic and global travel and prepare and reconcile expense reports.
- Draft emails, letters, and other correspondence on behalf of the executives.
- Handle sensitive employee relations, compensation, executive talent, organizational, business, and technology information with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Serve as a point of contact for senior leaders, customers, and external executives, providing clear explanations, clarification, and diplomacy.
- Support speaking engagements, client relationships, and research for executive priorities.
- Take ownership of special projects and complex assignments, using independent judgment and initiative.
- Partner with executive administrators across the enterprise to coordinate schedules, events, and information flow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
