Executive Assistant

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000438470

Date Posted:

2024-09-10

Location:

USA - Arlington, VA

Job Description Qualifications:

The Boeing Company is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Vice President of Government Operations, Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in Arlington, VA.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting C-suite executives, possesses a high degree of professionalism, and discretion, is able to operate in fast-paced environments and has experience with the military or Department of Defense.

The candidate must be proactive, demonstrate a robust attention to detail and an ability to adjust priorities efficiently and effectively. They will also have the ability to quickly familiarize themselves at a high level with new issue areas as well as the ability to pivot from supporting work in one issue to the next.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and the candidate will be working in a team environment including the Chief of Staff.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform national security research and analysis, working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, to support existing and future BDS programs
• Track internal and external issues relevant to National Defense to include Service Strategies and roadmaps, budgets, news releases and third-party publications to support analytic work
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, co-workers and peers, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information and while working under tight and often competing deadlines
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and implementing logistics for visiting Boeing senior executives and board members
• Review Government Operations Defense, Space & Security (DS&S team) company contribution applications for quality and compliance
• Assist in management of DS&S team partnerships with external organizations, planning relevant programming
• Assist in management of the DS&S team travel budget
• Process and screen incoming and outgoing communication and correspondence to ensure proper dissemination of information
• Prioritize, manage and schedule time and availability for most efficient use of time
• Coordinate domestic and international business travel, monitor traveler logistics, generate team expense reports, and reconcile corporate credit card charges to ensure timely and accurate reimbursement
• Create, edit, and maintain electronic and written communication
• Coordinate with the appropriate focal to support the acquisition and maintenance of resources. Order and maintain office supplies
• Promote teamwork and value-added ideas to management and administrative staff
• Work under minimal supervision
• Work outside of normal business hours on occasion to support statement of work

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience providing administrative support to multiple customers such as executives, managers, and staff members
• Experience in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Experience with written and verbal communication across diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong interest in national security issues
• Experience with operational military and/or prior direct exposure to military customers
• Experience with Concur or a similar travel and expense management program
• Experience supporting C-Suite Executives
• Experience in partnering with executives to help develop and manage the operating rhythm/cadence for executive leadership teams
• Working knowledge and/or experience working in an administrative or support function with the U.S. Executive or Legislative branches, trade associations and/or think tanks
• Adeptness in functioning as a liaison between customers and senior executives as well as superior work prioritization and multi-tasking abilities
• Excel at creating and sustaining effective working relationships with internal coworkers, executives and external audiences and partners while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills
• A high attention to detail, self-starter, results driven

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through basic education (e.g. High School diploma/GED) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. vocational school/Associate+5 years' related work, Bachelor+2 years' related work, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $68,850 - $93,150 

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 13th 2024. 

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defense, space and security systems. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

Relocation:

No relocation available

Export Control Requirement:

U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a safety sensitive position

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Experience Level:

Individual Contributor - D

Job Type:

Regular

Job Code:

UAMLID (U06)

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