Executive Assistant

Specifications:

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Crofton, MD

Reports To: Executive Team

Company Introduction:

Ardalyst's primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. We have a passion for the work we do. In fact, Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to make our industry smarter and more capable. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Summary:

Fit for the Role:

Ardalyst is in search of an enthusiastic individual eager to enhance their abilities as an executive assistant. In this role, you'll gain insight into Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation while overseeing daily tasks and various in-office duties. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, organizing calendars, managing travel arrangements, and assisting with small projects. This position offers a firsthand opportunity to explore the roles and responsibilities within a small start-up company.

Fit for the Culture:

Bootstrapper – you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.

Innovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.

Geek – you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.

Fit for the Environment:

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that's just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.

Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.

See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risk, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we're determined to keep it that way.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with the organization and maintenance of files, records, and electronic documents.
• Assisting with travel arrangements, such as booking flights, transportations, and hotels.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as needed.
• Conduct research on various topics as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail oriented with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or 6 months relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office suite such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications
• Flexible Hours

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Disclaimer

Ardalyst Federal, LLC is an EOE that empowers employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.