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Executive Assistant
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What they do
An Executive Assistant provides skilled administrative support for a company executive or professional staff at an organization. Schedules meetings, calls and travel, manages correspondence, handles outside information requests and staff communications; may assist with preparing presentations.
$72,840 / year median in Virginia
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Executive Assistant at PTSOL ® - Progressive Technology Solutions Executive Assistant at PTSOL ® - Progressive Technology Solutions in Merrifield, Virginia Posted in about 12 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced, polished, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Chief Procurement Officer. 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 Chief Procurement Officer 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 Meeting Coordination and Preparation Communication and Stakeholder Support Travel, Expense, and Administrative Support Operational and Project Coordination 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