Executive Support Specialist

Job Title: Executive Operations Specialist Location: Dayton, OH Employment Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Executive Operations Specialist serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing executive communications management, priority coordination, operational support, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced government environment. This role works independently to manage competing priorities, coordinate executive actions, track key commitments, and ensure the timely flow of information across stakeholders. The Specialist enables leadership to focus on strategic priorities by anticipating needs, facilitating follow-through, and supporting organizational effectiveness. Further duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Key Responsibilities (List not all inclusive): Executive Operations & Leadership Support Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership by coordinating priorities, initiatives, and follow-through on key actions Monitor, organize, and manage executive communications, correspondence, and taskings Draft, review, and coordinate responses, briefings, memorandums, and other executive-level communications Manage executive calendars, scheduling priorities, meetings, and engagements Anticipate executive needs and proactively identify potential conflicts, risks, or support requirements Provide regular status updates and ensure leadership remains informed of emerging issues, milestones, and critical decisions Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information Program Analysis & Operational Support Review and analyze established processes and procedures that generate, record, and track program activities Provide actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to evolve, streamline, or improve current practices Analyze program transitions and recommend alternative transition mechanisms for consideration Maintain comprehensive documentation to support continuity of operations and knowledge transfer Organize data effectively and communicate key insights to enable successful program execution and informed leadership decisions Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden across the organization Meeting & Action Item Management Attend meetings, working groups, conferences, workshops, and executive engagements as directed by leadership Capture accurate meeting minutes and document key decisions Maintain a centralized log of open and closed action items, including status, owners, and outcomes Track action item progress and follow up with responsible stakeholders to ensure timely completion Prepare executive summaries, status reports, and decision-support materials Ensure commitments and deadlines are tracked and communicated to leadership Strategic Communications Support Develop executive briefings, presentations, talking points, correspondence, and communication products Use collected program data and insights to develop recurring strategic communications products for leadership Support preparation of materials for internal and external stakeholders Ensure materials are accurate, professional, and aligned with Government messaging objectives Collaborate with or leverage Technical Writer support as appropriate Event Planning & Executive Engagement Support (Virtual and In-Person) Coordinate planning and execution of executive meetings, conferences, workshops, and stakeholder engagements Support venue selection, agenda development, speaker coordination, registration management, and event logistics Coordinate audiovisual, technology, and facility requirements to ensure successful event execution Provide onsite support, attendee coordination, and issue resolution during events Compile post-event documentation, metrics, after-action reports, and lessons learned Serve as the primary point of coordination among leadership, stakeholders, vendors, and support teams throughout the event lifecycle Additional Duties Participate in meetings and engagements to gain insight into interactions across programs, partners, and supply chains Build and maintain positive working relationships with Government, military, industry, and internal stakeholders Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director or Program Lead Adhere to all organizational policies, including ethical and behavioral standards Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business, communications, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field (preferred), with a minimum of 5 years of experience supporting executives, senior leaders, military leadership, government programs, or similar high-visibility environments; an associate degree or equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, military leaders, or government leadership teams Expertise in similar contract/consultant position servicing DOD client (highly preferred) Meets U.S. citizenship and work eligibility requirements for federal contractors Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret clearance, if required Skills & Competencies: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills Proactive self-starter who anticipates needs, exercises sound judgment, and operates independently with minimal supervision Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information Experience supporting senior leaders and coordinating across diverse stakeholder groups, including Government, military, contractor, and industry partners Strong accountability, follow-through, and commitment to mission success Familiarity with Department of Defense organizations, military terminology, acronyms, and executive-level operating environments Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and other office productivity tools. Experience using ServiceNow or similar workflow, action-tracking, or customer relationship management systems (preferred) Infinite Management Solutions, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a 100% woman-owned company. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered based on merit and business need. We welcome Veterans and transitioning service members to explore opportunities within our team. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment Visual acuity for close work, such as reading on screens and in print and working on a computer Occasional lifting of materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a professional office environment Sufficient physical ability to move about the workspace to attend meetings, access files, and perform other job-related tasks Ability to travel, including occasional overnight travel, to support meetings, conferences, customer engagements, and other mission-related activities as required This position description reflects IMS’sassignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr