Position Overview:
NIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The selected candidate will work directly with a federal executive, providing senior-level analytical, administrative, and executive support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs.
This role requires a seasoned professional who can work onsite, operate in a fast-paced executive environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive information. The ideal candidate will be closely involved in the executive''s day-to-day responsibilities related to planning, execution, and implementation of FAA initiatives and will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and informed decision-making.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direct executive-level support to FAA leadership, managing workflow, tasking, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met
- Coordinate and staff products requiring executive review, approval, or signature
- Manage and maintain complex calendars and schedules, coordinate meetings, briefings, and executive engagements
- Track action items, taskings, and data calls; collect responses, analyze information, and provide synthesized inputs to the FAA executive
- Prepare, review, and edit briefing materials, reports, and presentation slides in support of executive meetings and initiatives
- Support the development and refinement of policies, processes, and procedures
- Review deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and applicability prior to executive submission
- Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure timely and high-quality outputs
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Education & Qualifications:
- Master''s degree with seven (7)+ years of experience in a technical (math, science, engineering), business, or management field, Or, Bachelor''s degree with Ten (10) years of relevant experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and critical-thinking ability
- Ability to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented environments
- Must be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Experience using video conferencing and collaboration platforms
- Strong data analysis, program evaluation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to leverage information technology to support business and programmatic needs
- Professional discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or executive-level information
Other Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.