Executive Assistant

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy's top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA's decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition. #MC

In this role, the Executive Assistant will support the AUKUS program office. Responsibilities will include 1) Direct support to the program manager, 2) Synchronize and deconflict executive schedule to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, 3) Communicate with executive staff to ensure briefing materials are prepared for leadership engagements, 4) Coordinate with executive leadership to ensure schedule awareness and deconfliction, 5) and working with international partners to synchronize schedules. This position is located at the Washington Navy Yard.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Range: $90K - $130K

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in business administration (or other relevant field).
• 5+ years' experience with executive scheduling, Defense Travel System, and front office support.
• Proven experience working in a flag level front office.
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills and the willingness to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Current DoD SECRET clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with and knowledgeable of the Navy requirements and program office organizations and processes.