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Job Posting Title
Executive Assistant
Date
Friday, May 23, 2025
City
Mclean
State
VA
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

The Executive Assistant position is responsible for providing administrative support services for multiple C-level executives of a fast-paced and growing organization. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for all administrative coordination in support of this leadership team, working onsite in the Mclean, VA Corporate headquarters. This is a complex role, which requires handling of confidential and sensitive materials.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Support the Executive as a right hand “gatekeeper”; manage highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

- Arrange complex and detailed domestic and international travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; and compile documents for travel-related meetings.

- Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the Executive including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response.

- Optimize calendar for meetings; manage active calendar of appointments; manage inbox and email of the Executive, manage correspondence on a daily basis.

- Work closely and effectively with the Executive to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.

- Successfully complete critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting/editing presentations and correspondence, as well as other tasks that facilitate the Executive's ability to effectively lead the company.

- Prepare board and committee materials as needed.

- Document and filing management.

- Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the Executive's office while demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support.

- Expense reporting.

Minimum Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- 6+ years of experience supporting C-Level Executives.
- Bachelors’ Degree preferred.
- Professional, polished and mature demeanor.
- Expertise with the most current versions of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff and board members.
- Expert level written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
- Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
50.35
Maximum Salary
$
60.00