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Peraton

Sep 14

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Reston

AI generated summary

  • You need 8+ years' experience, a bachelor’s in business or equivalent, Microsoft proficiency, strong business acumen, organization skills, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • You will coordinate meetings, manage calendars, develop strategic content, facilitate collaborations, provide administrative support, and maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information.

Requirements

  • - A minimum of 8 years of professional experience
  • - A bachelor's degree in a business-related field; Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered (eg. 4 additional years for a bachelors)
  • - High level proficiency with full Microsoft suite of products, with a strong focus on PowerPoint and Excel
  • - Strong business acumen or willingness to learn how we run the business
  • - Initiative, "event-planner-like" organization skills
  • - Supreme attention to detail and responsiveness
  • - Strong interpersonal communication skills -listening is really important-as is questioning
  • - Collaborative: Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams
  • - Ability to handle stressful business situations in a rapid changing environment
  • - High level of confidence and protection for confidential files and communications
  • - Ability to juggle multiple priorities flawlessly in a cool, calm, and professional manner
  • - The ability to be flexible, recognizing that you may be managing several conflicting stakeholder needs

Responsibilities

  • - Planning and executing connections and meet ups among dozens of different stakeholders in and outside of Peraton. Determining how to maximize the time we spend together is a fundamental component of this role.
  • - Developing content for strategy, projects, board meetings, and other critical deliverables in a way that conveys information that resonates with its intended audience. This content includes Board presentations and require significant creative thinking and excellent visualization skills.
  • - Supporting facilitation of strategy meetings and leveraging facilitation techniques that empower creative collaboration among executive teams
  • - Assisting in meeting planning and preparation work, i.e., drafting agendas, minutes, and information on meetings
  • - Strong ability to manage calendars, internal and external business meetings, conference calls, etc.
  • - Extensive "first-level" point of contact and people skills, including previous experience working with a broad array of strong personalities, calendar management, travel, and all other forms of communication.
  • - Providing administrative support to the CEO, and the executive team, as needed.
  • - Maintaining frequently changing calendars and coordinate all aspects of confidential executive level appointments, meetings, receptions, town halls, video conferences and live meetings
  • - Securing information from various sources, including highly sensitive and confidential company and employee information
  • - Providing financial report support and preparing expense reports from receipts and schedule

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant to the CEO / Chief of Staff.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Reston, VA.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Assistant to the CEO?

Primary responsibilities include planning and executing meetings, developing content for strategic initiatives, facilitating strategy meetings, managing calendars, providing administrative support, and preparing expense reports.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required.

Is a specific degree required for this job?

A bachelor's degree in a business-related field is preferred, but experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.

What technical skills are necessary for this role?

High-level proficiency with the full Microsoft suite of products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, is necessary.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $112,000 - $179,000, based on experience and other factors.

Are there opportunities for career development?

Yes, there are opportunities for career development as part of the benefits offered.

What kind of work environment does this position offer?

This position offers a flexible, hybrid work approach.

Does Peraton offer benefits beyond salary?

Yes, Peraton provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans, paid time off, retirement options, and tuition assistance among others.

Is prior experience working with executive leaders required?

While not explicitly stated, experience working with a broad array of strong personalities and internal clients would be beneficial for this role.

How does the company view confidentiality in communications?

The role requires a high level of confidence and protection for confidential files and communications.

Will the Assistant to the CEO be involved in strategic planning?

Yes, the Assistant will help facilitate strategy meetings and develop content for strategic initiatives.

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Peraton

Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.

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Mission & Purpose

Do the can't be done. At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure. How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.