Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

We're seeking an organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as a strategic partner to our mission partner's leadership team. In this pivotal role, you'll be the central point of coordination for complex calendars, confidential communications, and high-stakes projects that support an incredible mission that enhances operational and lifecycle support for the F-35 Lightning aircraft weapon system. You'll anticipate needs before they arise, solve problems with discretion and diplomacy, and ensure that every detail-from meeting logistics to international travel arrangements-is executed flawlessly. This position demands a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, juggles competing priorities with grace, and takes genuine pride in enabling others to succeed. The ideal candidate brings exceptional communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization. You'll need proven experience managing executive-level schedules, preparing polished presentations and correspondence, and handling sensitive information with absolute confidentiality. We're looking for a self-starter who doesn't just wait for direction but actively seeks ways to streamline processes, improve systems, and add value beyond traditional administrative tasks. If you're the kind of professional who sees three steps ahead, maintains composure under pressure, and finds satisfaction in being the indispensable force that makes everything run smoothly, we want to hear from you.

Requirements Must Have : Active Security Clearance : Secret Bachelor's degree (associate degree plus 5 years additional experience in lieu of BA / BS degree) At least 10 years of experience in either a DOD Weapons Systems Program Office or equivalent : Program Executive Office (PEO) / Capability Program Office Major platform / capability office (ex : C-130 program office) Experience developing and managing formal task management processes / toolsets o Ex : Experience w / Task Management Tool Proficiency in MS Office Suite Demonstrated ability to communicate eloquently (oral / written) with senior executives / FOs / GOs Knowledge or ability of Defense Travel System (DTS) and MPS systems

Nice If You Have : Military service : US Navy / US Air Force / US Marine Corps Experience as an Executive Officer "Exec" for a GO / FO / SES Deep knowledge / expertise of major weapons systems : F-35, F-15. F-18, F-16, F-22 C-130, C-17 UAS Rotary Wing

Salary at ACT1 Federal is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $64,572 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of ACT1 Federal's total compensation package for employees.