Executive Assistant

Leonardo DRS; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Flexible schedules

9/80 program

Parental leave

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Goose Creek, SC is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Machines Line of Business team and senior leaders. The role requires meticulous organization, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare reports and presentations, organize leadership meetings, and support HR initiatives and employee engagement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting executive or senior leadership teams.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to multiple leaders at multiple sites.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, expense reporting, and logistics.
• Support office activities including customer visit coordination, event scheduling, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, agendas, and other business documents.
• Organize leadership meetings, team events, and employee engagement activities.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities for organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact between leaders, internal teams, customers, and external partners.
• Support Human Resources initiatives focused on employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Plan and execute employee events, recognition programs, and team-building activities.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office

Discretion

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Job ID: 115068

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and professional Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Machines Line of Business team and other senior leaders as needed. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, manages competing priorities with confidence, and serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion while supporting critical business operations and customer-facing activities.

What You Will Do

Leadership Support

• Provide executive-level administrative support to multiple leaders at multiple sites, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, itineraries, expense reporting, and logistics.
• Support office activities including customer visit coordination, event scheduling, presentation preparation, and meeting logistics.
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, agendas, and other business documents
• Organize and coordinate leadership meetings, team events, offsite meetings, and employee engagement events.
• Manage confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Track action items, deadlines, and follow-up activities to support organizational priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact between leaders, internal teams, customers, and external partners.

Employee Engagement & HR Support

• Support Human Resources initiatives focused on employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Plan and execute employee events, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
• Manage vendor communication and coordination for events and engagement initiatives Create and distribute employee communications, promotional materials, and event flyers using Canva, in coordination with Sr. Marketing Communications Manager.
• Assist with ongoing engagement strategies to enhance employee morale and organizational culture.
• Coordinate and promote Volunteer Time Off (VTO) programs and employee participation activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience supporting executive or senior leadership teams.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic business environment.
• Experience supporting leaders in manufacturing, defense, engineering, or technical organizations preferred.

U.S. Citizenship required.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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