Sierra Space

Executive Assistant (Government Relations)

Arlington, VA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$48kDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

The person who steps into this role will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the executive team by handling a variety of administrative tasks and acting as a key point of contact.
This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Additionally, the Executive Assistant (Government Relations) is expected to take on more complex tasks and responsibilities, including event planning and project coordination.

Serve as the operational lead for the Washington, DC office, ensuring a professional and responsive environment.
Manage and maintain executives' calendars, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments, and events.
Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, meeting briefs, and other documents.
Maintain and organize files, records, and documentation.
Collaborate with other administrative staff to ensure smooth office operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by executives.
The Executive Assistant (Government Relations) will provide high-level administrative support to senior executives by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Experience with travel management software such as Concur or Egencia.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure and think critically while retaining accuracy.
ability to move tasks along and follow up is critical.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work full-time, in-person from our Washington, DC office.
We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below.

Familiarity with the unique operating environment of Washington, DC, including congressional offices, executive branch agencies, trade associations, political events, and industry organizations.
Knowledge of congressional and executive branch protocols, political event etiquette, and the fast-paced nature of government affairs.
Familiarity with corporate PAC operations and political fundraising processes
experience supporting compliance-driven activities is a plus.
Certification: Administrative Assistant Certification, Certified Administrative Professional, or related certification.
Basic understanding of financial and budgeting processes to assist with expense reports and budget tracking.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project.

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security.
At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

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