Description
Description
Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting-edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.
SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission.
Job Description:
This position is for a Satellite Program Office Executive Assistant in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. Be part of a highly effective and collaborative front office team responsible for delivering expectational support to senior level government staff.
The Executive Assistant supports the Satellite Program Office by providing direct executive services support to government customers in execution of their duties and responsibilities. The EA assists the Front Office Leadership, develops/ maintains the office file plan, and provides back-up support to the Front Office team, as needed. The EA composes documentation in accordance with government policies and practices and maintains working knowledge of all senior government office interfaces.
Role Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative, project, and logistics support to senior managers, including the Government Program Manager and Front Office Staff that includes Military and Civilian personnel.
• Manage senior manager calendars/schedules and coordinate visit requests.
• Process travel authorizations and expense reports.
• Coordinate program level technical engagements with senior corporate executive stakeholders and industry partners.
• Arrange for appropriate conference rooms/facilities and prepare meeting places in accordance with acceptable protocol and security procedures.
• Review and route senior-level executive correspondence, ensuring compliance with established NRO correspondence standards.
• Develops and maintains front office file plan; provides guidance, training, and oversight.
• Ensure the office maintains an adequate amount of office supplies and order more as needed.
• Assist with special event requirements such as time and place, location, duration, number of attendees, security requirements, and travel arrangements.
• Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors and 10 years of relevant experience; OR Masters and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong problem identification/resolution skills, flexibility, initiative, and a proven ability to communicate and work with senior executives efficiently and effectively (to include experience interfacing/communicating with senior executive leadership in government or industry).
• Strong experience in writing/editing memos and correspondence. - Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• TS/SCI Required. Poly preferred OR ability to obtain Poly.
• Previous SAP experience desired.
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