Executive Assistant to National Security Analysis Head

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the NSAD Department Head and Operations Executive. You will anticipate needs, coordinate priorities, and maintain professional discretion across the Laboratory and external sponsors.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted interface with NSAD leadership and staff, manage complex calendars, travel, and events, and drive administrative practices across NSAD.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management, or another relevant field.
• Have at least ten years of relevant, progressively responsible administrative experience, including supporting executive or senior leadership.
• Demonstrate success interfacing with senior leaders, sponsors, and staff at all levels.
• Possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills for executive materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive calendar management and scheduling for the Department Head and Operations Executive.
• Manage flow of people, information, and actions through the Department Office with sound judgment.
• Liaise with government sponsors and external stakeholders, coordinating requests and follow-ups.
• Coordinate NSAD Senior Leadership Team meetings, agendas, materials, and logistics.
• Plan and coordinate sponsor visits, VIP engagements, and other high-visibility events.
• Prepare, review, and format executive correspondence and presentations.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Government liaison

Communication skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the NSAD Department Head and Operations Executive. You will anticipate needs, coordinate priorities, and maintain professional discretion across the Laboratory and external sponsors.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted interface with NSAD leadership and staff, manage complex calendars, travel, and events, and drive administrative practices across NSAD.