Executive Specialist

We are looking for an Executive Specialist to join the team immediately. This person will be supporting the VP of Federal Strategy/Executive Director as well as the Chief of Staff for our client in DC. This is an URGENT need and we are looking for someone to start no later than July 13th.

Responsibilities include coordinating and facilitating the accomplishment of mission-driven goals, objectives, strategic and tactical initiatives, and working as a shared resource supporting the VP/ED and COS across two distinct portfolios that deliver high-output and high-impact work in a fast-paced environment. This role requires excellent communication skills; considerable judgment, tact, creativity, and initiative; an attention to detail and ability to create and maintain organizational structures and processes within tight deadlines; an unwavering commitment to service; a positive outlook; and the commitment to operate with a high-level of discretion and confidentiality.

Direct Support for the VP/ED and COS
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to VP/ED and COS, including strategic and conflict-free calendar management, with consideration of deadlines, goals, and strategic initiatives, an ability to effectively and diplomatically triage competing internal and external requests, and set or coordinate high-level meetings with other internal and external principals.
• Triage and manage information flow and priorities by identifying important items, flagging time-sensitive issues, and facilitating decision-making.
• Coordinate meetings and calls, prepare and distribute agendas. Attend meetings and track deliverables in coordination with the Federal Strategy and leadership teams (including Operations, as needed).

This position will require at least 4 days per week on site in DC, with one day remote. There will be some evening and weekend work required as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree
• 7 years' experience in support of academic, business, research and/or development activities and operations, providing high-level administrative oversight, coordination, and advice
• Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting an Executive/C-Suite level, a Principal or an Associate Director/Deputy Director
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent judgment
• High level of discretion for confidential information
• Extraordinary attention to detail

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.