Strategic Executive Assistant to Global Leader

Gallup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package (medical, dental, etc

401(k) with company match

Mass transit reimbursement

On-site in Washington, D.C.

Job summary

Gallup seeks an executive assistant to be the operational extension of a senior leader, protecting time, moving decisions, and strengthening business outcomes across clients, partners and global priorities. This role goes beyond calendar management; you’ll anticipate needs, follow up until answers land, and equip the executive to make every interaction count.

Proactive, accountable and comfortable with ambiguity?

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years supporting senior executives in client-facing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing complex executive calendars and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft polished exec/client correspondence.
• Exhibits discretion, good judgment, and handling of sensitive information.
• Experience with CRM systems, Microsoft Office suite, and collaboration tools.
• Experience using AI tools to boost productivity and prep executive materials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the executive calendar across clients, prospects and priorities across time zones.
• Strengthen relationships with clients, partners and internal stakeholders while preserving context and momentum.
• Track commitments, follow up, and ensure important work moves forward without stalls.
• Prepare executives for meetings with research, agendas and background materials.
• Coordinate complex logistics including domestic and international travel and events.
• Translate priorities into actions; coordinate people and resources to completion.
• Support business development by maintaining CRM records and producing polished proposals/presentations.
• Exercise discretion and represent Gallup professionally in all interactions.

Skills

Executive support

CRM experience

AI tools usage

Communication skills

Project coordination

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

CRM systems

Job description

Gallup seeks an executive assistant to be the operational extension of a senior leader, protecting time, moving decisions, and strengthening business outcomes across clients, partners and global priorities. This role goes beyond calendar management; you’ll anticipate needs, follow up until answers land, and equip the executive to make every interaction count.

Proactive, accountable and comfortable with ambiguity?