Executive Assistant Job at Blake Willson Group in Arlington

Job Location:

This is a hybrid position requiring work onsite in Arlington, VA, 2-3 days a week.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Executive Assistant to support Blake Willson Group's CEO. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to go above and beyond to ensure the smooth operation of executive schedules and business tasks. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring efficient workflow, and providing high-level support in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility, professionalism, and exceptional organizational skills are key to success in this role. In this position, you will also:

• Be responsible for CEO scheduling and calendar coordination, note-taking, inbox management, ghostwriting, presentation generation, and expense reporting, while maintaining the utmost discretion and confidentiality
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO, contributing to the achievement of company strategic goals
• Provide meeting support (agendas, materials, pre-meeting documentation, and take detailed notes)
• Screen/prioritize correspondence (email/phone calls) and tasks aligned with strategic/executive objections. Ensure timely follow-ups as needed

Required Skills:

• Associate's Degree.
• 2 years of experience working as an Executive Assistant.
• 1 year of experience supporting a C-Level Suite Executive.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, particularly MS Teams and Planner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting information to a group(s).
• Must be able to anticipate the needs of the CEO and proactively address logistical/administrative requirements to facilitate productive meetings.
• Must be able to think and prioritize tasks strategically to support the CEO in achieving company goals.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in government contracting.
• Experience supporting a fast-growing small business.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.