Hybrid Executive Assistant in Antitrust Economics

Charles River Associates International; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, seeks an Executive Assistant to support multiple Vice Presidents and consulting staff in Washington, DC. The role covers project administration, client relations, and marketing/recruiting coordination within our Antitrust & Competition Economics practice.

The EA will manage calendars, travel, invoices, and communications, ensuring confidentiality and high-quality service for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years in a support role, ideally in professional services.
• Strong invoicing experience with time-based and fixed-price billing.
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools; Oracle preferred.
• Contract management capability; editing and maintaining client/vendor letters.
• Experience with client communications and outreach.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project administration support: oversee conflict checks, client retention letters, project code requests, and project billing and reporting; process vendor invoices and timesheets promptly.
• Provide general administrative support: maintain calendars, travel arrangements, files, and correspondence; back up for other EAs.
• Manage high-volume project billing: prepare invoices, draft work descriptions, obtain approvals; collaborate with finance to resolve issues.
• Follow up and report on outstanding unbilled amounts, receivables and write-offs under VP guidance.
• Assist with client relationship management and marketing support; maintain templates and CRM updates.

Skills

Client invoicing

Contract management

Client communications

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Charles River Associates, a leading global consulting firm, seeks an Executive Assistant to support multiple Vice Presidents and consulting staff in Washington, DC. The role covers project administration, client relations, and marketing/recruiting coordination within our Antitrust & Competition Economics practice.

The EA will manage calendars, travel, invoices, and communications, ensuring confidentiality and high-quality service for a fast-paced environment.