Executive Assistant

Leidos•Reston, VA

17d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos seeks an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to provide strategic administrative support to two senior leaders within the Homeland Sector. This onsite position is based at the Reston headquarters and reports to the Vice President of Airports, Borders and Security and the Senior Vice President of Growth for the Homeland Sector. The role regularly engages with executive and senior management, Leidos staff, and external partners. The position includes managing complex calendars and executive activities; preparing correspondence and expense reports; coordinating meetings, events, and domestic and global travel; handling confidential information; and prioritizing special projects and complex assignments. The assistant is expected to work independently, anticipate leadership needs, use sound judgment and discretion, and leverage AI in daily tasks to improve processes and quality. Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience providing executive administrative support to executive-level leaders in a corporate environment.
Ability to interact with and build relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels, including executives and customers.
Ability to work effectively with key administrative personnel across the enterprise.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization, and attention to detail.
Excellent calendar management skills, including coordinating complex executive meetings.
Mastery of Microsoft Outlook and Teams, as well as other communication channels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and complete them on time.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
Ability to provide full-time, in-person support at the Reston headquarters.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic executive administrative support to two senior leaders within the Homeland Sector.
Perform advanced administrative assignments requiring strong office-procedure knowledge and the ability to learn Leidos’ organization, procedures, and operations quickly.
Manage complex calendars and assess which activities are the best use of each senior leader’s time.
Prepare and reconcile expense reports, and coordinate meeting arrangements and domestic and global travel.
Engage diplomatically and communicate clearly with Leidos senior leaders and external senior executives, including customer and contractor partners.
Compose emails, letters, and other correspondence, and handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Work independently and anticipate needs related to executive activities, including speaking engagements, meetings, client relationships, and research.
Prioritize and complete special projects and complex assignments using sound judgment, initiative, and tact.
Use AI in daily tasks to improve processes and quality in support of leadership.
Coordinate special events as needed.