Executive Assistant to Director Onsite Confidential Support

Arenatechnologies; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time off and unpaid leave

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Executive Assistant for the DARPA Director’s Office in Arlington, VA. The role demands proactive, discreet administrative support to senior leadership and tight calendar management across engagements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of executive support experience, active Secret clearance, and exceptional planning and communication skills to manage confidential matters with tact and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive support and calendar management for C-suite/SES/Congressional leaders.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and communication skills.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating with external groups for executives.
• Ability to work on-site at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the Director, including calendar management, meetings, and speaking engagements.
• Coordinate with the Front Office team to ensure proactive, discreet administrative support.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive information.
• Forecast priority matters for the Director and ensure timely follow-up and task delegation.
• Collaborate with DIRO and DARPA staff to coordinate activities across offices.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance (Secret)

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Executive Assistant for the DARPA Director’s Office in Arlington, VA. The role demands proactive, discreet administrative support to senior leadership and tight calendar management across engagements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of executive support experience, active Secret clearance, and exceptional planning and communication skills to manage confidential matters with tact and efficiency.