Executive Assistant

EchoStar•Germantown, MD

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Office operates within a fast-paced environment at the intersection of satellite communications, defense programs, and corporate restructuring. High operational volume and time-sensitive demands require dedicated operational management to ensure seamless leadership execution and decision-making. This role manages board-level reporting, complex executive logistics, cleared customer engagements, and critical correspondence across multiple senior leaders. By running day-to-day administrative machinery and information flow, the position enables executive focus on strategic priorities.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI security clearance or demonstrated eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Critical experience providing high-level operational support to C-suite or senior executives within fast-paced, multi-principal, or cleared defense environments
Applied literacy in generative AI and modern productivity platforms to automate research, streamline communications, and synthesize report inputs
Expert proficiency across Microsoft Office tools, including advanced document formatting in Word, complex data handling in Excel, and board-level presentation design in PowerPoint
Strong business writing, verbal communication, and proofreading abilities to produce executive-grade drafts with minimal oversight
Demonstrated judgment and critical thinking in inbox triage, task prioritization, and handling sensitive or classified materials with absolute discretion
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Minimum Experience: 7+ years of experience supporting senior or C-suite executives
Must have at least 5 years of experience with: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Multi-principal calendar and enterprise scheduling management
Active TS/SCI security clearance or demonstrated eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within defense, aerospace, satellite communications, or government contracting sectors, including familiarity with security access systems such as DISS
Exposure to corporate development, restructuring, or transaction environments requiring strict information discipline
Experience supporting executive interfaces with boards of directors and institutional investors

Responsibilities

Manage complex, multi-principal calendars across multiple time zones, resolving scheduling conflicts independently and safeguarding designated focus time
Deliver weekly executive status reports and status matrices by gathering inputs, tracking carry-over action items, and ensuring timely submission to the C-suite
Coordinate logistics, security pre-clearance, and visit requests for board meetings, government customer site visits, and key partner engagements
Triage high-volume executive correspondence, draft polished communications, and track open commitments through resolution
Leverage AI tools and automated productivity workflows to accelerate document drafting, information synthesis, and administrative task execution
Prepare, format, and control versioning for board-level pitch decks, briefing memos, and financial documents while maintaining strict confidentiality standards