Executive Assistant (VP Level Support) - Onsite Role - LOCALS ONLY

"Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be a United States citizen , Green Card holder or EAD Green Card holder at the direction of our client".

This is Direct Banking Client Requirement

Reach Saakshi Sahni - 703-955-1070

Email: saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 7039551070

Executive Assistant / Staff Assistant

Onsite in Vienna, VA

$45/hr w2

Duration: 6 Months

Direct Banking Client

"Work sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be a United States citizen , Green Card holder or EAD Green Card holder at the direction of our client".

Compensation

$45/HR W2

*This is the targeted compensation range for this role per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; 401(k).

Job Description:

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the VP Planning & Optimization. This six-month contractor role requires an individual who can operate with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, urgency, and independent judgment in a fast-paced executive environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a large, complex, highly matrixed organization. This individual must be highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable managing competing priorities while maintaining strong follow-through and confidentiality. This role is best suited for someone who understands executive-level support is not only administrative, but also operationally critical. The Executive Assistant will help ensure the VP Planning & Optimization is prepared, organized, and able to focus on strategic priorities by managing calendars, communications, meeting logistics, travel, expenses, materials, and day-to-day coordination across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Calendar and Time Management

• Manage a complex and dynamic executive calendar, ensuring the VP Planning & Optimization's time is prioritized effectively and aligned to business needs

• Anticipate scheduling conflicts, resolve issues proactively, and ensure the executive is prepared for upcoming meetings, events, and deliverables

• Coordinate meetings across senior leaders, internal teams, external partners, vendors, and other stakeholders

• Apply sound judgment when prioritizing requests, escalating urgent matters, and protecting time for high-priority work

Meeting Coordination and Preparation

• Plan and coordinate executive meetings, leadership discussions, vendor meetings, and cross-functional working sessions

• Prepare agendas, organize materials, capture notes or action items when needed, and ensure follow-up items are tracked to completion

• Partner with internal teams to gather and organize materials for meetings, presentations, briefings, and executive updates

• Ensure the VP Planning & Optimization has the right information, context, and materials in advance of key meetings

Communication and Stakeholder Support

• Serve as a professional and trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

• Draft, review, proofread, and format correspondence, meeting materials, and other executive communications as needed

• Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion

• Represent Procurement & Vendor Management with professionalism, responsiveness, and sound judgment

Travel, Expense, and Administrative Support

• Coordinate domestic travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, transportation, itineraries, and meeting logistics

• Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and in a timely manner

• Support administrative processes, including purchase requests, invoices, vendor coordination, onboarding logistics, and other operational needs as required

• Maintain organized records, files, contact lists, distribution lists, and relevant documentation

Operational and Project Coordination

• Support the VP Planning & Optimization by tracking priorities, deadlines, action items, and follow-ups across key workstreams

• Assist with coordination of procurement-related meetings, leadership routines, vendor engagements, and internal business reviews

• Help organize information and maintain visibility into commitments, decisions, and pending items

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, increase efficiency, and create smoother day-to-day operations for the executive

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience providing executive-level administrative support, preferably to a senior executive, C-suite leader, or equivalent

• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, competing priorities, confidential information, and senior-level stakeholder interactions

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and professional polish

• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, solve problems, and make sound decisions with limited direction

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

• High degree of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential matters

• Experience supporting executives in a large corporate, financial services, procurement, supply chain, vendor management, or similarly complex environment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting a VP or other senior operations-focused executive

• Experience working with procurement, vendor management, sourcing, contracts, or third-party risk teams

• Familiarity with tools such as Concur, ServiceNow, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems

• Experience coordinating executive meetings with external vendors, consultants, legal partners, or senior business leaders

• Ability to quickly learn organizational norms, stakeholder relationships, and executive preferences

Key Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong executive presence and professionalism

• High attention to detail

• Exceptional organization and follow-through

• Ability to anticipate needs before being asked

• Sound judgment and discretion

• Clear, concise communication

• Comfort operating in ambiguity

• Responsiveness and reliability

• Ability to build trust quickly with executives and stakeholders

• A service-oriented mindset with the confidence to manage up appropriately

Success in This Role Looks Like

• The VP’s calendar, meetings, travel, and day-to-day priorities are managed smoothly and proactively

• The executive is consistently prepared for meetings and key deliverables

• Stakeholders experience timely, professional, and clear coordination

• Administrative processes are handled accurately and with minimal follow-up required

• Confidential information is managed appropriately and discreetly

• The contractor quickly becomes a trusted, reliable extension of the VP's office during the six-month assignment

Please send qualified resumes directly to : saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 7039551070

Thanks,

Saakshi Sahni

Zillion Technologies Inc.

Director - Talent Acquisition

Email: saakshi(at)zilliontechnologies(dot)com // 703-955-1070

"We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law."

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