Executive Administrative Assistant

Job Family :

Program Management (PRO)

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

The Executive Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and day‑to‑day support to two Senior Executive Service (SES)–equivalent principals within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). A core responsibility of this role is independently managing and optimizing both principals’ complex calendars, including fielding scheduling requests, evaluating competing priorities from a wide range of stakeholders, and making informed decisions to ensure each day is effectively structured. The Executive Administrative Assistant will collaborate closely with teammates, office staff, and external partners to assess shifting needs and balance fast-moving demands. They will be expected to maintain exceptional organization, operate with a high degree of autonomy, and proactively anticipate challenges in an environment where preferences and procedures evolve rapidly.

Day to Day Responsibilities may Include, but not limited to:

• Manage calendars, schedules, and trackers to keep teammates and leadership informed and prepared.

• Monitor, track, and manage all incoming taskers, action items, and deadlines using established tools.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders requiring Front Office engagement.

• Manage and administer SharePoint sites, including content, permissions, and workflow automation.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

• Associate's Degree

• THREE (3) or more years of increasingly responsible administrative support experience, including TWO (2) years supporting executive-level management. Experience should also include:

• Experience supporting a U.S. Government client

• Experience with tracking and scheduling short-term and long-term meetings for leadership, including external and internal meetings

• Experience with managing administrative tasks, including ensuring packages are signed by leadership in a timely manner and assisting clients with basic IT needs and issues as they arise

• Ability to work closely with teammates and colleagues to manage invitations and higher-level engagements for office leadership, ensuring they have received the necessary materials to prepare for all upcoming engagements

• Ability to learn client specific processes for records management and other administrative tasks

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree

• Prior senior executive-level support experience, particularly in a DoD or federally funded R&D environment

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related tools

• Ability and desire to learn about program details and expand your skillset in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

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