Executive Officer

Hive Group LLC•Redstone Arsenal, AL

3d•$129,200 - $142,900•Onsite

About The Position

Hive Group, a HUBZone-certified SDVOSB and multiple award-winning organization, delivers innovative solutions for complex, mission-critical federal programs is seeking an exceptional Executive Officer (XO) to support a senior leader within a Department of Defense acquisition organization at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This position extends beyond traditional executive support. The Executive Officer serves as a trusted member of the executive office, providing disciplined coordination, executive communications support, and operational continuity across multiple concurrent priorities. The role is designed to strengthen the effectiveness of executive leadership by ensuring critical actions, commitments, communications, and priorities are coordinated with precision and professionalism. This position is intended for professionals who thrive in high-performing executive environments and aspire to become trusted partners to senior leadership. The standards are exceptionally high. The role demands outstanding judgment, precision, initiative, confidentiality, and rigorous follow-through while offering uncommon opportunities for professional growth, executive-level exposure, and increasing responsibility. The Executive Officer is expected to operate with a level of precision, professionalism, judgment, and reliability consistent with supporting a senior executive in a high-performing Department of Defense acquisition organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside senior acquisition leadership in a trusted executive support capacity. The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to executive decision-making, organizational leadership, and the operational rhythms of a high-performing acquisition organization while making meaningful contributions to mission success. This position requires an ACTIVE Secret Clearance. This position is performed on-site at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Regular on-site attendance is required to support customer and contract requirements. Telework may be available based on contract requirements and customer approval.

Requirements

Active Secret Security Clearance.
Minimum of a BA/BS and 3 years’ experience directly supporting DoD program(s) or comparable commercial operations as an acquisition/program analyst overseeing cost, schedule, and performance.
Minimum of three (3) years' experience in DoD program management, or three (3) years’ commercial experience in an integration environment providing strategic level analysis, communications, and staff coordination for executive level review.
Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders or executive-level organizations.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining precision and meticulous attention to detail.
Proven ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
Exceptional organizational skills and disciplined follow-through.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting senior executives within government, military, or corporate environments.
Executive Officer (XO), Action Officer, Executive Operations, or senior executive support roles.
Department of Defense or Federal Government organizations.
Federal acquisition, contracting, program management, or related mission support organizations.
Coordinating executive-level actions within fast-paced operational environments.
Preparing executive correspondence, briefing materials, and decision support products.
Experience supporting a Department of Defense acquisition organization or familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework, acquisition processes, or contracting environments is highly desirable and will help accelerate success in this role. However, acquisition experience alone is not the defining characteristic of a successful candidate. Individuals with exceptional executive support, executive operations, military headquarters, or action officer experience who demonstrate outstanding judgment, initiative, operational discipline, and meticulous attention to detail are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Coordinate executive priorities, taskings, and organizational commitments.
Monitor executive action items and ensure timely completion of critical deliverables.
Prepare executive correspondence, decision papers, talking points, briefing materials, and presentations.
Draft polished executive communications requiring minimal revision.
Coordinate executive meetings, agendas, read-ahead materials, and follow-up actions.
Capture decisions, track commitments, and ensure accountability through completion.
Assess incoming executive actions and assist in prioritizing work based on mission requirements and executive guidance.
Coordinate information requests and consolidate inputs from multiple organizations.
Serve as a professional liaison between executive leadership and internal and external stakeholders.
Identify emerging issues requiring executive awareness.
Maintain operational continuity across multiple simultaneous activities.
Handle sensitive information with the highest degree of discretion, professionalism, integrity, and accuracy.