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Executive Assistant (Operations & Executive Support)Position Summary: The Executive Assistant (Operations & Executive Support) provides high-level operational, administrative, and executive support to designated leaders by managing the operating rhythm of the office, coordinating cross-stakeholder priorities, and independently resolving day-to-day operational issues. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making to triage competing demands, protect leader time, and drive timely execution of business-critical activities. This position performs office/non-manual work supporting management and/or general business operations and is expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment on matters of significance.Essential Duties & Responsibilities (Primary)Executive enablement & operating rhythmOperational coordination & issue resolutionProject, task, and workflow managementTravel, logistics, and resource optimizationStakeholder management & business partneringMinimum QualificationsDemonstrated experience supporting senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment requiring discretion and independent judgment.Strong project/workflow management skills (planning, dependency management, follow-through, risk identification).Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting executive-ready materials.High proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools (calendar, email, document and meeting platforms).Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and care.Preferred QualificationsExperience coordinating across multiple teams/offices and navigating competing priorities.Experience improving administrative/operational processes (templates, playbooks, workflows).Experience supporting work in regulated or government/federal contract-adjacent environments (as applicable).Compensation and BenefitsSalary Range: $110,000-$165,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron's benefits programs.Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies.