Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must possess an upbeat, positive, outgoing and personable demeanor with an ability to interact and relate well with both external and internal contacts at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound decision-making and prioritization ability, and attention to detail are critical.
• Must have excellent calendar management skills including the ability to coordinate complex executive meetings. Must have a mastery of Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a commitment to completion of projects on a timely basis.
• Must have strong problem-solving skills with an ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will perform a broad range of administrative tasks, to include managing scheduling, preparing research and correspondence, coordinating meeting logistics, preparing expense reports and coordinating travel.
• The candidate may act as proxy to the Leidos Executive, such as representing her in communications and may make administrative decisions or take actions on her behalf based on knowledge of the company’s organization, priorities, policies and personnel.
• The candidate will prioritize and carry out special projects and complex assignments as needed, exercising frequent independent judgment, initiative and tact.
• The candidate will regularly interact with senior management and other administrative assistants.
• Infrequent travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 11+ years of administrative support experience of an increasingly responsible nature at a senior level.