Executive Assistant (TS/SCI 26-160) with Security Clearance

Strategic Analysis Incorporated; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks an executive assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Office Director within DARPA's IPTO.

The role operates in a fast-paced, defense environment, requiring impeccable judgment with sensitive information and the ability to manage high-priority taskers with speed and precision. The candidate will coordinate calendars, prepare briefing materials, and oversee logistics and events, ensuring seamless daily operations and close collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Active Top Secret security clearance required.
• On-site work at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support the Office Director with daily routines and calendar planning.
• Prepare briefing materials, slides, and background documentation.
• Coordinate high-level meetings with senior government personnel, DoD staff, partners, and academics.
• Oversee office logistics, including workspace assignments and secure handling of sensitive information.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

MS Office

Communication skills

Discretion

Security awareness

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Productivity tools

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email or call: 703-527-5410. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Executive Assistant (TS/SCI #26-160) Job Code:26-160

Location: Arlington, VA

FT/PT Status: Full Time

Required Clearance: Top Secret SCI

Salary Range: 70,000-110,000

Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is seeking a highly proactive, organized, and adaptable Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Office Director within DARPA's (IPTO).

In this mission-critical role, you will act as the operational engine for the Office Director --anticipating needs, managing complex priorities, and maintaining seamless daily operations in a fast-paced, high-stakes defense environment. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic settings, demonstrates exceptional judgment with sensitive information, and manages high-priority taskers with speed and precision.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Strategic Calendar Management

• Serve as the primary administrative partner to the Office Director, managing daily routines, long-range planning, and high-priority commitments.
• Maintain dynamic executive calendars; resolve schedule conflicts proactively and coordinate high-level meetings with senior government leadership, DoD personnel, industry partners, and academic institutions.
• Evaluate incoming requests, determine priority levels, alert the Director to time-sensitive issues, and direct-action items to appropriate staff.

Operations & Mission Execution

• Track, manage, and enforce accountability on action items, administrative taskers, and office deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Draft, edit, and proofread formal official correspondence, internal memos, briefing summaries, and executive notes.
• Prepare briefing materials, slide decks, and background documentation ahead of key meetings and presentations.
• Oversee office logistics, including workspace assignments and internal office moves.

Meeting & Event Logistics

• Plan and execute seamless logistics for high-level meetings and events, including audio/visual coordination, visitor badging, transportation, and security clearance paperwork processing.
• Safely handle, transmit, and manage sensitive and classified information with absolute discretion and adherence to security protocols.

Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements

• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience: executive-level support and calendar management experience supporting C-suite executives, Senior Executive Service (SES), or Congressional leadership.
• Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institution.
• Work Location: Ability to work 100% on-site at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA. Preferred Skills & Technical Competencies
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and modern productivity/project management tools.
• Proven track record supporting both in-person and distributed/remote teams in complex organizational structures.
• Demonstrated experience preparing executive pitch decks, briefing packages, proposals, and background reports.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Flawless professional discretion, emotional intelligence, and high-level problem-solving ability in rapidly changing environments. DARPA experience Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs.