Senior Executive Assistant, National Security Analysis Dept

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

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the NSAD Department Head and Operations Executive in Laurel, Maryland. You will anticipate needs, manage priorities, and coordinate engagements with NSAD leadership and external stakeholders.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and a track record of organizing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and executive materials, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, management, or related field.
• At least ten years of administrative experience supporting executives.
• Experience interfacing with senior leaders, government sponsors, external stakeholders.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication; experience with executive-level materials.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; anticipate needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level executive calendar management and scheduling for the Department Head and Operations Executive.
• Coordinate complex calendars, meetings, travel, and high-visibility events.
• Serve as liaison with government sponsors and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
• Coordinate department leadership meetings, logistics, and materials, including agendas and briefings.
• Lead development and improvement of administrative procedures across NSAD.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Security clearance

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, Management

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the NSAD Department Head and Operations Executive in Laurel, Maryland. You will anticipate needs, manage priorities, and coordinate engagements with NSAD leadership and external stakeholders.

This role requires discretion, strong communication, and a track record of organizing complex calendars, meetings, travel, and executive materials, while