Job ID: 109794
Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide. The company specializes in naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions. Additionally, the company builds power systems and electro-optical/infrared systems for a wide range of commercial customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. For additional information on DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com
Job Summary
The Senior Executive Assistant manages the administrative needs of the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer and the Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer to include their direct reports.
Job Responsibilities
• Manages the administrative needs of the Senior Executives and direct reports.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in assisting Senior Executives
• Works under limited direction, determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring action and a high degree or initiative to resolve issues.
• Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
• Provides resolutions to an adverse range of complex problems.
• Read outgoing correspondence for executive approval and alert writers to any conflicts or departure from policies or the executive’s viewpoint.
• Interpret requests and help implement action, deciding whether executive should be notified of important, or emergency matters Interpret and adapt guidelines, including unwritten policies, precedents, and practices.
• Prepare special reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources.
• Give recommendations and feedback to improve the administrative process.
• Issue and interpret operating policies.
• Assist executive administrative details, often of a confidential nature.
• Coordinate preparation of reports such as budget expenditures, statistical reports, or performance measures
• Calendar management and meeting planning and coordination
• Coordinates travel arrangements, expense report processing and reimbursement
• Perform administrative functions such as composing correspondence, scheduling appointments, etc.
• Interface with other executives internal/external to organization at the request of the Senior Executives
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Contact or respond to contacts from high-ranking individuals inside or outside the corporation May involve unique situations where each contact must be handled differently, using judgment and discretion.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Performs other duties as required.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
• An Associate’s degree in related discipline (or equivalent experience) plus 10 years’ experience in progressively responsible and varied office management
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Expert skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #Corp