Senior Executive Administrator for Defense & DoD Ops

Zel Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Zel Technologies is seeking a Senior Executive Administrator to provide strategic, high-level administrative support to senior leadership. The role requires experience in secure environments and DoW terminology, with a focus on calendar management, communications, and sensitive information handling.

Located in Reston, VA or West Bethesda, MD, the role demands strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to coordinate complex travel and special projects while maintaining security compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of executive or senior administrative experience.
• Experience supporting directorate level or executive staff is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding of DoW processes and terminology is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance (TS/SCI with CI Poly).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level administrative support to executive leadership.
• Manage complex calendars and coordinate high-visibility meetings.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Serve as primary contact between leadership, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee records management ensuring DoW security compliance.
• Coordinate executive travel, itineraries, and expenses.
• Safeguard sensitive and classified information.
• Support leadership initiatives and process improvements.
• Mentor junior administrative staff as needed.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Security/compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Zel Technologies is seeking a Senior Executive Administrator to provide strategic, high-level administrative support to senior leadership. The role requires experience in secure environments and DoW terminology, with a focus on calendar management, communications, and sensitive information handling.

Located in Reston, VA or West Bethesda, MD, the role demands strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to coordinate complex travel and special projects while maintaining security compliance.