Executive Assistant

Socket.dev; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunites

Career Growth

Fun Things, Plus More!

Job summary

Keel, based in the United States, seeks an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team. You will manage priorities, coordinate communications, and ensure smooth operation of the executive suite.

You will schedule calendars, arrange travel, draft correspondence, and liaise with industry, government guests, and network members. The role requires discretion, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience building and leading teams.
• Experience supporting leaders in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and social media platforms.
• Experience as Executive Assistant or Military Aide-de-Camp preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Demonstrates discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage active calendar of appointments and travel plans.
• Serve as gatekeeper and primary access to the CEO.
• Coordinate communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft acknowledgement letters and other executive communications.
• Oversee external relations efforts and special projects.
• Work independently on projects from conception to completion.
• Maintain confidentiality and anticipate executive needs.
• Support executive outreach to government guests and network members.
• Ensure biographies are kept updated.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Social Media

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Calendar management

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Leadership Team. Serving as a trusted partner and primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, this role is responsible for managing executive priorities, coordinating communications, and ensuring the efficient operation of the executive suite.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the Executive Team including managing an active calendar of appointments; composing and preparing correspondence that is sometimes confidential; arranging travel plans, itineraries, and agendas.
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures the CEO's schedule is followed. Provides "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, creating win-win situations for direct access to the CEO's time and office.
• Works closely and effectively with the Executive Team to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Acts as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Executive Team updated.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting acknowledgement letters and other tasks that facilitate the Executive Team's ability to effectively lead the company.
• Serves as the CEO's administrative liaison to key industry, government guests and network members.
• Maintains discretion and confidentiality in relationships with network members.
• Ensures that the Executive Team's biographies are kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the Executive Team and the organization in general.
• Edits and completes first drafts for written communications to external stakeholders.
• Organizes and coordinates executive outreach and external relations efforts; and oversees special projects.
• Works independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
• Effectively manages competing priorities, maintains confidentiality, and anticipates executive needs.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Mission Readiness:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience building and leading teams.
• Prior experience supporting leaders within a manufacturing or industrial setting preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat, and Social Media web platforms.
• Experience as a former Executive Assistant and/or Military Aide-de-Camp preferred.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• 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.
• Proactive, resourceful professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment supporting the defense industry.
• Demonstrates exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism, with outstanding organizational, administrative, written, and verbal communication skills.

Travel Requirements:

Minimal

Physical Requirements:

• May require standing, walking, or front desk coverage for extended periods
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc.).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with production team members, leadership, and visitors, both verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.