Executive Assistant - Washington, DC, United States - SPA

Description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
(SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues
With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad
Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter
Come work with the best We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission
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SPA's Sea Land Air (SLA) Division supports a diverse portfolio of national security government clients, including the Undersea Enterprise, the Navy Surface Community, the Navy MPTE Enterprise, the Air Force, Army, DoD Agencies, DARPA, international clients including the Canadian Navy and Australian Defense Force
Our primary objective is to provide timely, objective and analytic assessments that integrate the policy, operational, technical, programmatic and acquisition aspects of our clients' challenges
Leveraging both in-domain and cross-domain expertise to maximize our clients' success, SLA Division acts as trusted agents to senior decision-makers and key leaders and excels at providing data driven analytic insights, systems engineering, strategies and plans that address current and emerging challenges to national security
The AUKUS Group, within SPA's Sea, Land, and Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA's AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Program Office and associated partner organizations
Analysts and Engineers supporting AUKUS will continue SPA's decades of support to the undersea force and assist in developing a trilateral submarine force for the future
This is a high-profile, major international program of significant importance to the future of the US Navy and its partners in an era of renewed strategic competition
SPA has an immediate need for an Executive Assistant supporting the AUKUS trilateral nuclear powered submarine program
#MC Responsibilities In this role, the Executive Assistant will support the AUKUS program office
Responsibilities will include executive level meeting facilitation and briefing preparations; developing and implementing office and organizational administrative policies and procedures; analyzing processes and workflow's, formulating process improvement recommendations to ensure a smooth operation of the office; and working with international partners to synchronize schedules
This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard
At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent
Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only
Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
Washington, D.C

Pay Transparency Range:
$80-130k


Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration (or other relevant field).
• 5+ years experience as an Executive Assistant within DoD.
• Experience with executive scheduling, Defense Travel System, and front office support.
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills and the willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.

Current DoD SECRET clearance Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting a Navy acquisition program office.
• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.