Executive Administrative Assistant

Textron • Slidell, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Textron Systems’ Slidell, Louisiana office is seeking a flexible, organized, and action-oriented Executive Administrative Assistant. The position provides executive support to the Vice President of the Crewed Land Domain and assists the team with administrative activities. The successful candidate will learn and understand the business, anticipate needs, exercise discretion, and help achieve business objectives and improve processes. The role involves regular interaction with senior management, other organizations, and internal and external customers, requiring tact and diplomacy.

Requirements

• High school degree.
• At least 5 years of administrative experience.
• Exceptional communication and computer skills, including intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, 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 and capacity to handle complex assignments with attention to detail under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Experience working in the Department of Defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand the business to exercise discretion and make decisions that achieve objectives.
• Work with others to anticipate needs and resolve administrative issues.
• Contribute to business objectives and identify and establish process improvements.
• Interface with senior management, cross-organizational groups, and internal and external customers.
• Create and modify correspondence, talking points, presentations, spreadsheets, and other documents supporting business planning and proposal efforts.
• Coordinate the Vice President’s calendar, meetings, conferences, and travel; prepare travel itineraries and complete Concur expense reports.
• Schedule, organize, and attend meetings, including arranging conference rooms, documenting notes, and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Coordinate team deadlines and completion of reports and projects.
• Coordinate VIP visitor and employee engagement events.
• Work with the facilities team to ensure building spaces, equipment, and upkeep support business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Education assistance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Wellness program, including fitness reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company funding.
• Paid parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED