Executive Assistant to CEO — Secure, High-Impact Support

The Ascendancy Group (TAG); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) seeks an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support. The role manages the CEO’s calendar, communications, travel, meetings, and records while coordinating with executive leadership, government partners, and customers.

Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, with a minimum of 5 years supporting a CEO or senior leader in a fast-paced government-contracting setting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible executive-support or senior administrative roles.
• Experience directly supporting a CEO or senior government/industry leader.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365/Office suite.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the CEO and act as a trusted administrative partner.
• Manage a complex executive calendar, prioritize requests, and protect focus time.
• Coordinate internal/external meetings, travel, events, and access requirements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing books, presentations, and executive materials.
• Attend meetings, take minutes, track action items, and follow up.
• Manage CEO email and correspondence with appropriate routing and drafting.
• Serve as liaison with TAG leadership, customers, partners, and vendors.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel and reconcile expenses.

Skills

MS 365/Office

Calendar management

Email management

Travel coordination

Executive communication

Discretion & confidentiality

DoD/IC environment familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/administration/related field

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Planner

Power Automate

Forms

Job description

The Ascendancy Group (TAG) seeks an Executive Assistant to the CEO to provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support. The role manages the CEO’s calendar, communications, travel, meetings, and records while coordinating with executive leadership, government partners, and customers.

Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, with a minimum of 5 years supporting a CEO or senior leader in a fast-paced government-contracting setting.