Chief of Staff / Executive Assistant

We have an outstanding Contract position for aChief of Staff / Executive Assistantto join a leading Company located in theDC, Maryland, Virginia, Colorado surrounding areas.

Pay Rate:

$30.00

• $40.00 Hourly
• US Citizenship is required.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• We are looking for a proactive thought partner to support a Vice President whose portfolio spans globally across six locations and multiple time zones.

In this high-visibility , defense aerospace environment, the ability to work in a dynamic environment and use discretion and sound judgment are essential. The role goes far beyond calendar management—this individual owns outcomes and amplifies the VP's impact. The ideal candidate is able to thrive in a continuously changing and fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Executive Calendar & Meeting Management

• Own a complex, multi-time-zone schedule. Proactively anticipate meeting needs, arrange reviews, and resolve conflicts before they arise. + Travel & Expense Administration
• Coordinate domestic and international travel; process expense reports (Concur/BCD) with 100 % accuracy. + Site Operations & Event Planning
• Organize high-visibility meetings , town halls, and site-level logistics (room reservations, AV, catering, security). + Digital Collaboration Platforms
• Maintain Teams, SharePoint, and emerging DX tools; champion adoption of new digital solutions. + Executive Communications & Stakeholder Engagement
• Draft briefings, presentations, and correspondence; liaise with internal leaders, external partners, and customers. + Continuous Improvement
• Identify workflow efficiencies, break down silos, and implement process enhancements. + Leadership Support
• Provide research, data analysis, and decision-making assistance as a trusted advisor.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

+ 36+ years supporting senior executives (VP level or above). + Demonstrated expertise in dynamic calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting (Concur/BCD). + Proven ability to manage executive calendars across multiple domestic and international time zones and to anticipate meeting preparation and follow-up. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and Concur; quick adoption of new digital tools (DX). + Experience planning high-visibility events and site logistics (AV, catering, security). + Prior experience in government contracts or aerospace environments.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience in project management and managing a number of priorities simultaneously. + Experience mentoring or leading a small team of administrative staff. + Active Secret Clearance (if not already held). Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.

com/candidate-privacy/orhttps:

//pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance