Full-Time

Executive Administrative Support II

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$93.5k - $126.5kAnnually

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Bethesda, MD, USA

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Administrative Support
Requirements
  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant administrative professional experience, or a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant administrative professional experience
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience working within the IC performing the Contractor Performance Requirements listed in this SOW for this labor category
  • Demonstrated successful use of MS Office Suite applications at Advance level to complete routine to highly complex tasks
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to compose and deliver responses to customers’ routine to highly complex questions in a clear and concise manner
  • Excellent customer service skills, demonstrated by anticipating and responding to the assigned Senior Executive’s requirements
  • Analytical skills sufficient to assess and interpret highly complex information from multiple sources and draw insightful conclusions.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the designated Senior Executive (SE) and other Agency Senior Executive managers, other managers, and staff.
  • Coordinates the workflow of multiple critical issues within a continuously adapting schedule for the assigned SE, cognitive of the criticality, sensitivity, and confidentiality of the issues both internally and externally within the Agency, Congress, other Intelligence Community organizations, and the private sector.
  • Provides support to 2-4 government staff simultaneously.
  • Maintains an awareness of internal structural levels and hierarchy within the organization by being cognizant of internal and external Senior Executive interrelationships, styles, and methods of operations.
  • Performs a comprehensive range of direct executive office support for a designated Senior Executive.
  • Maintains a schedule of appointments that involves determining the importance of the issues for each meeting and following protocol procedures for contacting principals.
  • Anticipates and researches topics that are of interest to the SE and prepares background books and/or talking points papers, as needed.
  • Monitors and coordinates systemic impacts of e-mail for action items and gleans items from staff meetings and weekly reports that require action; creates a system to generate reminders of completion deadlines.
  • Assists and relieves the assigned SE of a variety of complex executive office support functions involving contact and exposure to highly critical, sensitive, and confidential information.
  • Drafts and prepares non-routine letters, memos, documents, and various reports requiring comprehensive knowledge of Agency methods, policies, regulations, procedures, and organization for the SE’s signature.
  • Answers phones; places, screens, and refers calls to appropriate Agency resources; takes messages and follows-up accordingly to ensure adequate resolution of issues and concerns.
  • Prepares for visitors by initiating or passing any needed security clearances and escorts visitors as needed.
  • Researches and prepares background information and/or talking points papers, as needed on the meeting attendees and/or topics of interest for the meeting.
  • Disseminates the executive’s schedule to appropriate staff and acts as liaison between the Senior Executive and others.
  • Receives, sorts, and screens incoming mail; categorizes and prioritizes response needed. Uses initiative to prepare responses for signature and to assemble background information from a variety of sources.
  • Summarizes lengthy correspondence, highlighting key issues, topics or sentences; follows up to ensure proper and timely action taken as needed.
  • Develops and maintains accurate records and files management systems.
  • Makes appointments, travel arrangements, and itineraries; assembles or ensures that packets of information or briefing materials are prepared. Accurately prepares expense statements. Assists and informs SE of problems that arise during absences.
  • Maintains an efficient office environment; may include assisting in the ordering of supplies, arranging for the repair of office equipment, initiating the installation of new software, or participating in the planning and implementation of office renovation projects.
  • Back up support is provided within component divisions as needed.

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to lead in defense technology evolution.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget