Executive Assistant

Boston Consulting Group•Washington, DC

38d•$81,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is seeking an Executive Assistant (EA) to support Managing Director & Partners (MDPs) in their Washington, DC office. This role is crucial for ensuring MDPs have the necessary support to serve clients and meet internal commitments. The EA will anticipate needs, manage complex schedules, handle end-to-end travel planning, and track time and expenses. The position begins with a 30-day in-office onboarding period, followed by a hybrid work model where team members are expected to be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. BCG emphasizes in-person work for culture, mentorship, and professional development. EAs contribute to office culture, collaborate with Business Services Team (BST) members, and serve as role models for junior admin staff. The role offers growth opportunities in event planning, affiliation engagement, case team logistics, client relationship building, and time management for MDPs. BCG fosters a supportive environment with real-time feedback, curiosity, and empowerment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership and/or customer service experience
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting senior executives, strongly preferred
U.S. citizenship required. Dual citizens may be subject to additional eligibility requirements
High customer service orientation – highly responsive, strong interpersonal and communication skills, wants to deliver great results at all times; obsessed with acts of service
Strong intellectual curiosity – a hunger and desire to always be learning, experiencing, and growing
Insightful – drives the business forward by connecting the dots
Organized – excellent at time and project management, has clear systems and composure to deal with multiple tasks at once and ensures everything gets done in a timely manner
Sweats the small stuff – strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when under pressure
Relationship-oriented – ability to develop effective working relationships with the Consulting Team, clients, and the wider Business Services Team (BST) to help build trust, open doors, and create opportunity
Team player – proactively seeks opportunities to help others; will go above and beyond in order to get the job done
Dedicated to our values – open and inclusive to all members of the team and support them as equals
Committed to improving the status quo – willing to ask questions or make suggestions
Good judgment – highly professional and diplomatic, knows when to ask for help or advice, is perceptive and practical
Trustworthy – ability to handle confidential information
Flexibility – doesn't get frustrated by priorities changing; open to feedback, adjusts to different working styles; embraces new ways of working in a hybrid environment
Self-motivated – a 'can-do' demeanor with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to take on an increasing level of responsibilities
Passion – hone your 'superpower' and bring your true authentic self to work

Responsibilities

Manage case team logistics
Manage complex schedules, including internal and external meetings
End-to-end ownership of travel planning
Keep track of time and expenses
Support administrative aspects of MDP internal commitments, such as practice area activities, BCG leadership committees, and recruiting
Build effective working relationships with MDPs, clients and their assistants, EA and AA peers, and BST peers and internal resources
Proactively support high leverage activities for MDPs, which may include assisting with account planning, client relationship management, conducting research, gathering information, and assisting with the creation and preparation of client team materials (slides, proposals, onboarding decks), including proofreading and copying/binding
Act as a thought partner and trusted advisor to MDPs, their teams, and others at BCG
Keep MDPs informed of critical information
Guide MDPs toward making right decisions about use of time
Take initiative to bring things 'from the back burner to the front burner' for MDPs
Perform other duties as assigned or required, including some personal support

Benefits

Total compensation includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market-leading benefits package
Base salary range: $81,000 - $90,000
Discretionary bonus of up to 12%
Retirement contribution starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years
Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children
Low $10 (USD) copays for doctor visits, urgent care visits, and prescriptions for generic drugs
Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits
Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually
Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities
Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually
Option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan
Paid Parental Leave
Family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement
Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year
Annual office closure between Christmas and New Years
15 vacation days per year
Paid sick time on an as needed basis