Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future We provide Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, VA. For sixty years, DARPA has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. We have an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant to support DARPA in Arlington, VA. This a full-time, on-site position at DARPA. Responsibilities: Work closely with DARPA Front Office staff to assist with a broad range of scheduling and executive operations including, but not limited to, coordinating travel, making travel arrangements, tracking reporting items, supporting general office management, managing daily logistics and long-term schedules, maintaining scheduling and personal files, and assisting with special events and projects while cross collaborating with different departments and staff Administrative responsibilities include greeting and interacting with visitors, escorting visitors to secure areas, answering the telephone, managing incoming mail, ordering supplies, and general support functions Applicants must be organized, proficient with Microsoft Office and Personal Computers, and be able to work in a fast-paced, professional environment The position will also provide administrative, clerical, and office support services, as well as other duties, as assigned Requirements: Can handle Outlook calendar scheduling with very dynamic rules and priorities that can change by the hour Flag level requirements to GS-level meeting attendees / no hard priorities on meetings that carry all the time Must be available to work on-site in Arlington, VA 4-5 days per week: When principals are in the office, there are weeks when telework will not be possible at all and the requirement will be 5 days in the office Proficient with Microsoft Excel Thrives in very high stress environments Extremely organized with parallel tasking Clear and crisp communicator, efficient Manages fast pace of work well Desired Skills: Successful candidates will be comfortable adapting in an ever-changing environment while using superb judgment with the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks in parallel Ability to communicate effectively; excellent verbal and written skills Strong track record of an ability to perform duties with time management in mind is a must Ability to execute duties in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment Ability to manage, coordinate, perform, and excel while completing tasks of varying priority in parallel Attention to detail on assignments of a varied, diverse, and a sometimes difficult nature Ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects under tight deadlines The ideal candidate will value quality control and be proactive in helping create and maintain best practices FTE Level: Full time position Work performed onsite at DARPA in Arlington, VA Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires a Secret security clearance at minimum Education: B.A. or B.S. degree or higher desired, but not required Physical Requirements: The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. 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