Senior Executive Assistant
About The Position
DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support its Senior Vice President and General Manager. The role goes beyond calendar management: it serves as a trusted administrative partner who anticipates needs, handles sensitive matters discreetly, and uses sound judgment in complex, fast-moving situations. The position manages the executive’s calendar, meetings, travel, expenses, and administrative priorities; serves as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders; prepares correspondence, reports, summaries, and responses; and reviews correspondence for conflicts, policy concerns, or items requiring attention. The assistant assesses requests, escalates urgent matters, coordinates reporting on budgets and performance measures, and takes ownership of complex assignments and special projects with limited direction. The role also recommends administrative process improvements and supports a collaborative, respectful team environment. The successful candidate anticipates needs, resolves appropriate matters independently, communicates clearly, manages competing deadlines, adapts to changing priorities, and builds trusted relationships. Requirements include at least 10 years of progressively responsible office management or executive administrative support experience, an associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience, excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, discretion and independent judgment, expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to manage a high volume of work independently and as a team partner. U.S. citizenship is required, as is an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after starting employment.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in office management or executive administrative support.
- An associate’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
- Demonstrated discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines, and work independently while remaining a strong team partner.
- U.S. citizenship.
- An active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the senior executive’s calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, expenses, and day-to-day administrative priorities.
- Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external leaders and stakeholders, responding professionally and using sound judgment.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, summaries, and responses to inquiries by gathering and organizing information from multiple sources.
- Review correspondence for executive approval and identify potential conflicts, policy concerns, or items needing further attention.
- Assess incoming requests, determine appropriate next steps, and elevate urgent or important matters when needed.
- Coordinate reporting on budget expenditures, performance measures, and other business priorities.
- Take ownership of complex assignments and special projects, developing practical solutions with limited direction.
- Recommend improvements to administrative processes and help maintain effective, consistent ways of working.
- Handle confidential information carefully and support a collaborative, respectful team environment.
Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonuses may be available.
- Equity awards may be available.
- Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Professional development support and programs for career growth and skill enhancement.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- Company contribution to a health savings account.
- Telemedicine.
- Legal insurance.
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
- Health/emergency leave.
- Community service hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
