Senior Associate, Special Projects

MILKEN INSTITUTE•Washington, DC

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate of Special Projects provides high-level support to the Office of the CEO, with a primary focus on preparing briefing materials, conducting research, and managing special projects as they arise. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who can anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and handle sensitive information with discretion. The Senior Associate plays a critical role in ensuring the CEO is well-prepared for speaking engagements, meetings, and travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of relevant experience supporting senior leadership, executive offices, or special projects (preferred)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong research, Strong quantitative and analytical problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong ability to work on a fast-paced collaborative team and be independently proactive
Personal attitude that includes being entrepreneurial, action-oriented, collaborative, flexible, with a willingness to adapt to changing situations and a good sense of humor

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of relevant experience supporting senior leadership, executive offices, or special projects (preferred)

Responsibilities

Prepare briefing documents, talking points, background research, and summaries for the CEO’s speaking engagements, meetings, and events
Conduct research on a wide range of topics to support executive decision-making and external communications
Conduct quantitative and qualitative empirical research on a variety of topics, including finance, health economics, demographics, global markets, human capital, policy, and job formation;
Collect, clean, and summarize pertinent economic, financial, and demographic data;
Coordinate and support logistics related to meetings, events, and travel, as needed
Track project timelines, deliverables, and follow-ups to ensure timely completion
Draft and edit written materials with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
Provide general administrative and strategic support to the CEO as needed
Duties as assigned