Executive Administrative Assistant

Brillient Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness programs

401(k) retirement plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Brillient Corporation in Reston, VA is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide direct administrative support to the CEO. You will manage the CEO's calendar, coordinate priorities, and ensure timely follow-through across the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, confident, and discreet, with strong PowerPoint and AI-enabled presentation skills, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment (2–3 days onsite per week).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of executive administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent calendar management and communication skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills, including executive presentations.
• Experience with AI-enabled presentation tools.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and handle confidential information.
• Must be able to commute to Reston, Virginia, and work onsite 2–3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily logistics.
• Coordinate the execution of CEO decisions and priorities into actionable tasks across departments on a weekly basis.
• Track outstanding requests, action items, deadlines, and commitments through completion.
• Coordinate executive meetings, agendas, presentations, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare compelling executive presentations, briefings, correspondence, and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Use PowerPoint and AI-enabled tools to develop creative, professional presentation materials.
• Coordinate communications with internal leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate administrative needs and proactively resolve scheduling and logistical challenges.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide onsite executive and office support in Reston 2–3 days per week.

Skills

Calendar management

Organization

Verbal & written comm

Multitasking

Independence

Discretion

Tools

PowerPoint

AI-enabled tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Brillient HQ: Reston, VA - Reston, VA 20190, Location: Reston, VA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000

Job Description

Brillient Corporation is seeking an experienced, proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct administrative and day-to-day operational support to the CEO. This individual will manage executive schedules and communications, coordinate the execution of CEO priorities, anticipate needs, and ensure timely follow-through on decisions and commitments across the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, confident, and respectfully persistent, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily logistics.
• Coordinate the execution of CEO decisions and priorities into actionable tasks across departments on a weekly basis.
• Track outstanding requests, action items, deadlines, and commitments through completion.
• Coordinate executive meetings, agendas, presentations, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare compelling executive presentations, briefings, correspondence, and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Use PowerPoint and AI-enabled tools to develop creative, professional presentation materials.
• Coordinate communications with internal leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate administrative needs and proactively resolve scheduling and logistical challenges.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide onsite executive and office support in Reston 2–3 days per week.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of executive administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent calendar management, organizational, verbal and written communication, and multitasking skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint proficiency, including expertise in creating compelling and creative executive presentations.
• Experience with AI-enabled presentation tools and executive presentation development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and ensure consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident, professional communication style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to commute to Reston, Virginia, and work onsite 2–3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting a CEO or C-suite executive.
• Experience in government contracting, technology, or professional services.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Brillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.