Executive Business Partner

AIRBUS U.S. Space & Defense•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions. Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work. Position Summary: Responsible for direct and active management of a variety of delegated duties in order to allow the Chief Executive Officer to focus on non-delegable responsibilities. Handles internal and external communications on behalf of the CEO, and acts as a liaison with staff, executives, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or relevant work experience required.
Minimum of 5 years' work experience required
US citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Masters or MBA preferred.
Significant applicable/transferable experience in one or more of the following domains: private sector law, business strategy, communications, government relations or consulting public sector policy campaign strategy and execution
Market research experience a plus
Mission-driven
Willingness to work in a dynamic environment with ambiguous conditions and creatively solve problems to meet the CEO's intent
Knowledge of the Airbus US/DSS and key stakeholders desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

Prepares for and facilitates executive meetings (e.g., offsite meetings, program reviews, Board meetings, strategy reviews, Airbus executive sessions).
Manages daily scheduling, travel and expenses for the CEO and other executives as needed.
Responsible for ensuring long-range scheduling has been planned and coordinated, drawing from MARCOM and BD requirements to develop professional executive level presence and engagement.
Responsible for ensuring the Executive Assistants to Executive Leadership Team members remain aligned on schedules, time-off, off-sites, and meeting coordination and scheduling
Compiles, organizes and indexes information obtained from internal and external sources for fast future reference; follows records retention policies and destroys out-of-date materials.
Coordinates projects or commitments directly involving the CEO and his direct reports. This responsibility primarily focuses on ensuring alignment among the often-disparate stakeholders including Airbus affiliates, customers and external parties. This includes internal leadership meetings, off-site engagements, and management of CEO's time and involvement in affiliate activities.
Coordinates special CEO-initiated projects, ranging from written products to be authored by the CEO to convening thought leaders on various topics.
Oversees research and development of specific communications on behalf of the CEO. This includes managing CEO directed internal communications program alongside the communication team. Priorities range from the CEO update at Board meetings, to follow up correspondence related to the CEO's various meetings, staff, to various speaking engagements involving external audiences.
Proactively identifies issues that could impact the successful fulfillment of the CEO's commitments: This responsibility involves elevating those issues about which the CEO should be aware
Supports the executive team's communications with the CEO.
Supports executive staff in raising critical issues and decision points with the CEO.
Tracks and ensures completion of CEO tasks to leadership team.
Other duties as assigned.