Senior Executive Assistant

Job ID: 115921

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support our Senior Vice President and General Manager. This is more than a calendar-management role. You'll be a trusted partner who anticipates needs, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and brings sound judgment to complex, fast-moving situations.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a senior executive's calendar, meetings, travel arrangements, expenses, and day-to-day administrative priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for leaders and stakeholders inside and outside the organization, responding with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, summaries, and responses to inquiries by gathering and organizing information from multiple sources.
• Review correspondence for executive approval, identifying potential conflicts, policy concerns, or items that need further attention.
• Assess incoming requests, determine appropriate next steps, and elevate urgent or important matters when needed.
• Coordinate reporting on items such as budget expenditures, performance measures, and other business priorities.
• Take ownership of complex assignments and special projects, developing practical solutions with limited direction.
• Recommend improvements to administrative processes and help maintain effective, consistent ways of working.
• Handle confidential information with care and support a collaborative, respectful team environment.

You will be successful if you:

• Stay a step ahead: You anticipate the executive's needs, spot scheduling conflicts and emerging priorities, and address issues before they disrupt the day.
• Exercise sound judgment: You know what you can resolve independently, when to involve others, and when an urgent matter needs the executive's attention.
• Bring clarity to complexity: You turn information from multiple sources into accurate, useful correspondence, reports, and briefings.
• Build trusted relationships: You communicate effectively with colleagues and senior leaders, treating every interaction with professionalism and discretion.
• Keep work moving: You manage competing deadlines, follow through on details, and adapt quickly when priorities change.
• Look for better ways to work: You identify practical improvements that make administrative processes more effective for the executive and their team.

What You Bring:

• 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in office management or executive administrative support.
• An associate's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to manage a high volume of work, meet deadlines, and work independently while remaining a strong team partner.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

The salary range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00 per hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate's qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable). Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC