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Description
SAIC is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide executive level management and administrative support to our Senior Vice President and other executive leadership within the Innovation Factory.
The Executive Assistant often works independently with little or no supervision and interacts with Executive Leadership and SAIC staff at all levels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Absolute confidentiality, attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism are critical to this position.
Primary responsibilities include the following:
· For the SVP and other leaders within the group, manage the calendar, email, internal and external commitments, and meetings and special events, to ensure that efficiency, due dates are met, and schedules optimized.
· Keep track of Digital Tasks, schedules, and due dates for deliverables.
· Manage and set up Sharepoint/Confluence repository for Digital assets.
· Ensure the Digital organization is prepared for meetings with logistics, pre-reads, pre-meetings, etc. scheduled as needed.
· Proactively take charge of situations and understand the importance and urgency of issues while maintaining a calm and organized environment. Use independent judgment, initiative and tact to make administrative decisions, resolve issues and escalate to the appropriate areas in a timely manner with careful regard for confidentiality and in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. Constantly look for ways to increase organization, improve efficiency, and solve problems while meeting deadlines.
· Communicate directly, and on behalf of SVP, with internal and external stakeholders. Research, prioritize, and follow up on incoming issues and concerns and determine appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response.
· Partner with key administrative staff across the enterprise and provide a bridge for smooth communication. Demonstrate leadership and professional maturity to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization. Engender credibility and trust with all levels of staff and executive leadership.
· Plan networking/teambuilding and special events for staff and external audiences as needed.
· Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas. Timely create and track expense reports.
· Prepare confidential documents, agendas, and presentations to be presented by the Executives both internally and externally.
· Maintain files; make copies and other administrative duties as assigned.
· Manage all aspects of office administration using independent thinking and judgment with sole discretion for office procedures
· Makes discriminating decisions regarding the distribution/flow of information and work
· Manage organizational chart
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related work experience supporting a senior executive, preferably within a large organization.
· Advanced level of skills and experience with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Sharepoint and Word. Excellent calendar management skills, including the coordination of complex executive-level meetings, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook.
· Strong ability to facilitate virtual meeting on Zoom, including starting, taking notes as needed, collecting agendas and distributing assigned tasks.
· Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently. Sound judgment and ability to manage through disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and use of common sense to anticipate and resolve challenges or obstacles resourcefully with diplomacy, efficiency and timeliness.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders with professional maturity, confidentiality and discretion. Enthusiastic, positive, and personable working style with ability to relate well to others and to be a productive and positive member of the team.
· Flexible outlook and attitude and willingness to accept additional assignments and work outside of core hours if needed. Ability to remain calm under pressure, effectively manage new/shifting responsibilities priorities, and handle multiple, complex tasks at any given time.
· Ability to tolerate stress and be adaptable, flexible, persistent, versatile and handle multiple projects and re-prioritizations.
· Experience dealing with Senior Management or Executives in an administrative capacity
Target salary range: $50,001 - $75,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
