Strategic Executive Assistant to Director (Onsite)

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Director’s Office at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA. The role demands discretion, proactive problem-solving, and expert calendar coordination with the Front Office team.

You will manage meetings, travel, speaking engagements, and correspondences, ensuring timely follow-up and priority handling for the Director, while maintaining professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive support experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher) preferred.
• Detail-oriented with superior planning and communication skills.
• Experience with managing executive meetings and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to the Director and Front Office team.
• Maintain Director's calendar, schedule meetings, and coordinate engagements.
• Handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare materials and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Discretion & confidentiality

Communication skills

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks an Executive Assistant to support the Director’s Office at DARPA HQ in Arlington, VA. The role demands discretion, proactive problem-solving, and expert calendar coordination with the Front Office team.

You will manage meetings, travel, speaking engagements, and correspondences, ensuring timely follow-up and priority handling for the Director, while maintaining professional engagement with internal and external stakeholders.