Executive Assistant

The Office of Government Affairs is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Vice President (SVP) and assist the staff. This is a visible position in a fast-paced environment that demands a high degree of professionalism, polish and diplomacy. The candidate will regularly interact with C-Suite executives and senior leaders and will perform a broad range of office management and administrative tasks in a high-profile location, to include but not limited to the following: Primary Responsibilities Manage SVP’s calendar/scheduling, preparing correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, preparing expense reports and coordinating travel, meeting coordination, managing office supplies, and other duties as assigned. Serve as a key point of contact for the executive and effectively communicate and coordinate with leaders and administrative professionals across the enterprise. Manage multiple and competing requirements with efficiency, attention to prioritization, detail orientation and execution. Facilitate meetings and events involving senior leaders and internal and external stakeholders, including preparation of agendas, materials, and logistics. Prioritize and carry out special projects and complex assignments as needed, exercising frequent independent judgment and initiative. Occasional overtime may be required. Basic Qualifications Requires a high school diploma and 5+ years of administrative support experience for a senior level executive. Must possess an approachable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels, up to and including Corporate Executives and Elected Officials. Exceptional professionalism, discretion, judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Requires flexibility to accept additional assignments as needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail. Excellent calendar management skills, including the ability to coordinate complex executive meetings. Advanced level of knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects simultaneously with a commitment to completion of projects on a timely basis. Preferred Qualifications Prior Executive Assistant or Capitol Hill Scheduling / Administrative Experience. Bachelor's degree. Familiarity with Leidos, government relations and/or government contracting industry. Experience with Concur travel management and expenses, Prism, and Workday. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr