Executive Assistant to VP — Elite Calendar & Travel

Northrop Grumman; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the VP to provide high-level administrative support in the McLean, VA area. You will manage an intricate calendar, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple urgent tasks while maintaining executive presence.

Qualifications

• Supports senior executive leadership in a complex executive-office environment.
• Manages complex calendars, travel, meetings, and competing priorities.
• Protects highly confidential information with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related tools.
• Ability to adapt to nonstandard hours and travel as required.
• Experience supporting a VP or C-suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, prioritizing competing demands.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel.
• Prepare executive-level read-aheads, briefing materials, presentations, agendas.
• Coordinate executive engagements with senior leaders, customers, government officials.
• Coordinate leadership operating rhythms and meetings.
• Capture and track executive actions and follow-up items.
• Plan and execute executive events across locations.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency.

Skills

Executive calendar management

Travel coordination

Discretion and judgment

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Communication skills

Meeting coordination

Education

High school diploma + experience

Bachelor's degree + experience

Tools

Workday

Concur

Microsoft 365 suite

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Administrative Assistant to the VP to provide high-level administrative support in the McLean, VA area. You will manage an intricate calendar, coordinate domestic and international travel, prepare briefing materials, and liaise with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The role requires discretion, strong communication, and the ability to prioritize multiple urgent tasks while maintaining executive presence.