Executive Administrator at Akima, LLC in Vienna, Virginia

Job Description:

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. 

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. 

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction. 

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Are you looking for a place you can not only thrive, but also make a difference? Come join our team of outstanding professionals!  Apply today!

Job Summary:

Akima, LLC has a new exciting opportunity for a proven, high performing administrative professional to fill a key Executive Assistant role in our Herndon, VA office. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for supporting one of our fastest growing and high visibility business groups.  The EA will work closely with the Technology Solutions & Products Group’s leadership to keep the train on the track.  In addition to acting as the first point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, this person will be instrumental in planning events for the business group, scheduling meetings and travel. 

Job Requirements:

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  Provide direct executive administrative support for the President of the Technology Solutions & Products Group (TSPG), Operating Company Presidents and General Managers as well as occasional support for Akima’s Chief Administrative Officer

  
  


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  Identify opportunities for process and policy improvements

  
  


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  Assist with office layout planning and office moves, and with managing IT coordination

  
  


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  Generate charts, tables, memoranda, reports, correspondence and other materials with speed and accuracy

  
  


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  Support not only the TSPG Leadership, but also the BD/Sales team

  
  


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  Provide guidance on company policies and procedures

  
  


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  Schedule and prioritize meetings for executives

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and detailed knowledge of the group organization, leadership team members and locations

  
  

Minimum Qualifications: 

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  8+ years of professional administrative experience supporting a senior leader in a large organization

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience interacting with senior levels of leadership effectively

  
  


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  Possess professional presence, enthusiasm and phone skills

  
  


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  Demonstrated proficiency with productivity tools including Microsoft office suite tools (Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel), and Sharepoint

  
  


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  Experience with calendar management, meeting scheduling and coordination, planning events, expense reports, and data reports.

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience handling multiple tasks concurrently and making quick decisions in a fast-paced environment

  
  


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  Demonstrated experience with handling confidential information

  
  


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  Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communications skills

  
  


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  Professionalism, Discretion and Sensitivity

  
  


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  U.S. Citizenship

  
  


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  High School Diploma

  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  If you are an individual with a disability, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contract information).