Senior Executive Assistant Job Listing at SAIC in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2501183)

Description

Description

SAIC is hiring a Senior Executive Assistant to provide management and operational support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E) within the division, located at the Pentagon. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-level correspondence and workflow processes in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. The ideal candidate will ensure all correspondence and tasking are managed effectively, tracked accurately, and delivered in compliance with established protocols and deadlines. This position is 100% onsite in Alexandria, VA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor the Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS) to ensure tasks are accurately tracked, prioritized, and completed within defined timelines.
• Triage incoming tasks, assign appropriate priorities, and proactively follow up on outstanding actions.
• Ensure senior leader decisions are communicated clearly and accurately via prepared correspondence.
• Draft, review, and edit correspondence, reports, and tasking packages for clarity, completeness, and adherence to established formats and standards.
• Validate documents for logical structure, compliance, and alignment with senior leadership expectations.
• Prepare briefing materials, reports, and supporting enclosures for senior-level review and approval.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for coordinating correspondence with internal teams and external stakeholders, including OSD Front Offices, Joint Staff, Defense Agencies, Congress, and other government organizations.
• Professionally engage with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure efficient task execution and issue resolution.
• Provide excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person communication.
• Maintain accountability and organization of both electronic and hard-copy correspondence files.
• Ensure all correspondence control systems reflect real-time task status and document tracking.
• Safeguard classified materials, ensuring proper handling, storage, and destruction in compliance with DoDM 5200.01 guidelines.
• Order and maintain office supplies and ensure seamless daily operations within the Executive Correspondence Office.
• Recommend improvements to workflow processes and communication strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify gaps or bottlenecks in the correspondence workflow and propose actionable solutions.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's and six (6) year's or more of experience; Master's and four (4) or more year's of experience.
• In lieu of a degree, four (4) years of specialized experience (including military or industry experience) may be accepted.

Required Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• US citizenship.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of recent and relevant experience supporting executive-level operations.
• Demonstrated experience in correspondence management and workflow coordination is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Familiarity with CATMS (Correspondence and Task Management System) or similar systems.
• Previous experience working in a DoD or military command environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Senior Executives in Government, Military (DoD Flag/General Officers), or Private Sector (Chief level) environments.

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.

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