Nakupuna Consulting is looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to support the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense. Responsibilities The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Manage... more details
Executive Assistant
Job LocationsUS-VA-Arlington
Job ID
2024-4287
Category
Administrative/Clerical
Type
Full-Time Salaried
Company
Nakupuna Consulting
Overview
Nakupuna Consulting is looking for an Executive Assistant to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to support the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Manage daily Front Office activities and maintain a professional work environment by knowing and following Senior Executive Service (SES) protocols
Plan and schedule meetings, receive visitors, and interact with the public through a customer-service, detail-focused, adaptive, and proactive approach in a fast-paced DoD organization
Independently and proactively transmit information, obtain and assemble data, prepare and review presentations, communicate inside and outside of the directorate, and deconflict calendar and event scheduling
Integrate support activities to ensure leadership is prepared for meetings and engagements on a routine basis and in a timely manner. Process incoming requests and communications, including taskers and emails, to appropriately triage, address, and record internal and external correspondence and route communication to the appropriate individual in the office for response and action
Directly manage, maintain, and synchronize complex calendars and schedules of executive personnel. Proactively manage executive calendars with attention to accuracy, detail, and allocation of time to promote productivity. Recognize the need to resolve conflicts, orchestrate change, and reprioritize as appropriate
Author, review, and edit drafts of notes, internal memoranda, and official correspondence. Track and maintain visibility on taskers and open actions based on inputs and guidance from senior staff in the office. Maintain performance metric tracking reports for senior leadership
Manage communications, to include taking messages and referring calls to the appropriate individual or office within the organization. Interface with guests visiting the office. Greet and escort high-level officials
Ensure Front Office is presentable for senior defense officials. Remedy facility concerns and maintain adequate stockage of office supplies
Support the office’s security administration through facilitating security clearances and visit requests for personnel and visitors
Maintain electronic copies, and paper copies as directed by the Government, of all office documents such as letters, memoranda, reports, and briefings
Maintain conference room calendars and assist with meeting set-up prior to include VTC equipment or bridge line
Assist government personnel with official travel and logistical arrangements to accomplish mission requirements using the Defense Travel System (DTS) in compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR)
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
B.A./B.S. degree is preferred.
Experience supporting senior level officials is preferred.
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe, SharePoint, and use of office equipment is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills geared towards executives.
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate correspondence with a focus on quality control and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills that foster teamwork and create positive relationships with staff and principals.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, problem solve, and adapt in a fast-paced and strategic environment under minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of coordination requirements for the successful preparation and approval of reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations.
Experience with tasker management and correspondence is preferred.
Clearance: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
Physical Requirements: In addition to the skills and qualifications mentioned above, candidates must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to use stairs without assistance
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to stand, sit, walk, lift, carry, reach, kneel, crouch, bend and climb a step stool/ladder
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