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Position: Executive Receptionist - White House Situation Support Staff
Job Type: Full Time (Monday-Friday, 0600-1800) personnel may be required to work during federal holidays, or provide 24-hour coverage during a national crisis, transition between presidential administrations, or other unforeseen events; with 2 hours on-call services being provided 24/7 upon notification from the Government)
Pay: $100,000 - $140,000 a year. Commensurate of experience.
Benefits: Full
Work Location: 100% Onsite - Executive Office of the President (EOP) Compound, 17th & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20504
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI - all minimum staffing personnel must be TS/SCI eligible at proposal submission; SCI access eligibility is required immediately upon hire; a final Top Secret clearance and favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation are required
Education: High School Diploma
Period of Performance: 1 December 2026 – 30 June 2032
Description of Work/Agency
Kenney Business Solutions (KBS) is actively seeking qualified candidates for a proposed Executive Receptionist position in support of the White House Situation Support Staff (WHSSS) on the White House Campus in Washington, D.C.
The Executive Receptionist will provide high-level administrative, reception, and guest support within a secure, executive-level environment supporting the coordination and management of classified meetings and conference facilities. Responsibilities include providing VIP guest services and executive support; coordinating conference room reservations and meeting activities; managing calendars; supporting access control and physical security requirements; providing program and office administrative support; and assisting with the management and control of classified documents within White House Secure Conference Facilities.
This position requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, and adherence to established security protocols while interacting with senior-level personnel, distinguished visitors, and other key stakeholders.
This is a fully on-site, proposal-contingent opportunity. Personnel supporting this requirement are considered mission essential, emergency mission essential, and weather emergency essential.
* Employment is contingent upon contract award, applicable security requirements, and final government approval.
* This is a high stakes role needing very intentional personnel and support. If this is something that you wouldn't be able to give full attention to. Do not submit your resume.
Responsibilities
- Provide VIP guest services by greeting high-profile clients and visitors, ensuring a polished, welcoming environment that reflects executive-level standards.
- Provide executive support by managing and screening calls, emails, and correspondence related to conference room space.
- Oversee conference room bookings, set up for high-level meetings, and coordinate with other Executive Assistants (EAs).
- Maintain the reception area, inventory office supplies, and coordinate mail/deliveries.
- Maintain access control to the conference facility and coordinate with security staff as necessary.
- Perform analysis, development, and review of program administrative operating procedures.
- Monitor and maintain the physical security of the White House Secure conference facilities.
- Schedule, verify, and support conference room meetings housed by Senior Leadership, including meetings chaired by the President, Vice President, National Security Advisor, and other Senior White House staff.
- Ensure conference rooms are managed in accordance with the protocol for executive-level meetings and WHSR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Serve as a Customer Service Representative to users of White House Secure Conference Facilities; manage the scheduling process, provide access to conference rooms, and direct the flow of meeting participants.
- Maintain strict confidentiality for all executive matters.
- Proactively anticipate and efficiently handle executive and meeting needs; greet and welcome all visitors with a positive, helpful, and respectful attitude; support phone calls efficiently and professionally in an executive-level manner.
- Maintain and manage inventory for conference room support, including name plates for meetings.
- Manage and control classified documents efficiently and in accordance with security protocols.
Required Qualifications
- At least three (3) years of experience in high level corporate, high end, or C-Suite Government environments in support of senior management or executives.
- Proficient in MS Office Applications and able to become proficient in stand-alone applications.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen.
- Must be TS/SCI eligible; SCI access eligibility immediately upon hire; final Top Secret clearance; and a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 investigation for SCI/Top Secret access.
- Professional and working proficiency in writing, reading, speaking, and understanding the English language; able to speak with sufficient accuracy to participate in formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics.
- Highly professional with exceptional communication skills for interacting with executive level stakeholders; maintain strict discretion with confidential information; maintain a highly professional attitude and appearance following standards for dress attire.
- Technical proficiency with advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and office equipment.
- Strong multitasking abilities, including proactive problem-solving, and capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer service, problem solving, oral, written, and interpersonal skills; able to work under pressure in a complex and changing environment.
- Complete additional onboarding requirements as documented by the National Security Council.
- Comply with all local and Government security regulations and requirements, including required safety and security training and briefings.
- Execute and maintain required WHSR/DISA-provided non-disclosure agreement(s).
- May be required to work more than the base schedule, during federal holidays, or provide 24-hour coverage during a national crisis, transition between presidential administrations, or other unforeseen events; with 2 hours on-call services being provided 24/7 upon notification.
- Travel in and around the primary place of performance may be required.
- Prior Military service (preferred).
- Kenney Business Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position would require the potential to report to work during federal holidays or providing 24-hour coverage during a national crisis. With the requirement of providing 24/7 on-call support within 2-hours of notification from the Government. Would this be an issue for you?
- Do you have prior Military Administrative experience?
Experience:
- Federal Executive Administrative Support : 3 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000