Executive Coordinator (Veterans Encouraged to Apply)

Description

• C oordinate all official travel request for senior level officials ensuring full compliance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Coordinate transportation and prepare travel authorizations and vouchers with the Defense Travel System (DTS). Create reservations and assist with obtaining passport and visas for official travel. Ensure compliance with the Foreign Clearance Guide. Prepare visit and clearance requests and reconcile travel expenses. Maintain accurate travel records and resolve any travel-related discrepancies .
• Pro vide daily read-ahead information for the next day for the organization’s senior personnel, detailing meetings and associated read-ahead materials, prior to the end of the duty day.
• Manage telephone communications, to include answering phones in timely manner, taking accurate messages, and referring calls to the appropriate individual or office within the organization.
• Provide expert-level administrative support for senior defense executives.
• Facilitate visitors. Coordinate parking and building access. Receive and escort high-level officials within the Pentagon and/or Mark Center. Ensure the office space is presentable for senior officials.
• Maintain a professional work environment by knowing and following Senior Executive Service (SES) protocols.
• Directly manage, maintain, and synchronize complex calendars and schedules of executive personnel. Proactively manage executive calendars with attention to accuracy, detail, and allocation of time to promote productivity. Recognize the need to resolve conflicts, orchestrate change, and reprioritize as appropriate. Receive, coordinate, and respond to invitations received by the organization’s senior personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and confirm logistical support (transportation, badges, security clearance paperwork, audio visual support, etc.) for meetings held in conjunction with the organization’s activities.

Requirements

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, plan, problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced and strategic environment under minimal supervision.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of coordination requirements for the successful preparation and approval of reports, briefings, memoranda, and presentations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills that foster teamwork and create positive relationships with staff and principals.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and articulate communication with a focus on quality control and attention to detail.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• High School diploma required.
• Department of War experience is preferred with OSW experience highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills geared towards executives.
• 2+ years of experience required.
• Experience coordinating government travel, including knowledge of DTS and JTR, is preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Experience providing executive-level administrative support is required.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance