Executive Assistant - VP Corporate Operations

What is the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA)?

The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a not-for-profit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs). Our organization provides objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, and conducts related research on other national challenges.

Under minimal supervision, this position provides a full range of executive assistance and administrative support to the assigned Vice President, Corporate Operations. The position also supports Vice President, Center for Communications & Computing, General Counsel, and IT/Security/CIO Director. Duties range from managing daily schedule, preparing/drafting/editing presentations and correspondence, monitoring budgets, maintaining files, and making travel arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and schedule meetings (includes weekly staff meeting, contact with outside consultants/sponsors, and committee meetings, etc. for the Vice President of Corporate Operations (VP-CO), Vice President, Center for Communications & Computing, (VP-CCC), IT/Security/CIO Director (CIO) and General Counsel (GC). Collects and prepares documents or information required for attendance at the above function(s).
  
• Prepares written materials, such as letters, memorandums, minutes, and briefing materials requiring special formats as needed and assures the accurate and timely completion of written communications for VP-CO and VP-CCC, Uses Word to track editing changes and proofread documents. Produces, edits, and formats charts and tables in Word and Excel, PowerPoint slide decks, and other presentation materials.
• Plans, organizes, and implements short-term projects. Prioritizes work and independently seeks out relevant information. Coordinates with necessary staff to verify project timelines and schedules.
• Researches, compiles and provides data and information for reports and projects.
• Assists with management of VP-CO budgets. Maintains record of internal and external deadlines and ensures timely response.
• Acts as VP, Corporate Operations backup supervisor for timesheets in Deltek. Also, Acts as Timesheet Division Administrator (TDA) for IT/Security Director in Deltek.
• Answers and screens telephone calls for VP-CO, VP-CCC, CIO and GC, makes appropriate distribution and/or act on routine administrative matters.
• Maintains files of classified and unclassified documents as required. Ensures that the Executive safe is reviewed at least annually to ensure compliance with NISPOM. Maintains computerized inventory listing of documents that are held.
• Organizes and retrieves documents in computerized database, such as task orders, task planning sheets, mailing lists, and periodic reports.
• Prepares travel requisitions and arrangements, (e.g. airline and hotel reservations, rental car, and security clearances passed on for VP-CO, VP-CCC, CIO and GC) prepares/submits travel vouchers and supporting documents for reimbursements of costs incurred for the VP-CO, VP-CCC, CIO and GC, consultants and other guests.
• Coordinates IDA special events in conjunction with the Vice President, Corporate Operations, and Corporate Directors, and the Executive Assistant to the IDA President. Creates visitor requests, makes reservations of conference space, provides notification to attendees, makes catering preparations, and coordinates all arrangements from set-up to completion.
• Serves as the back-up to the Executive Assistant to the President to include assisting with preparation for IDA Board Meetings and other large corporate events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred. Eight (8) or more years administrative experience; must include experience supporting senior management.
• Excellent command of English grammar with strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to compose, write, edit, and proofread a variety of internal and external general business correspondence, memoranda, proposals, presentations, and management reports is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality; able to effectively and diplomatically communicate orally and in writing with all levels of staff.
• Team player, contributes to a positive work environment, gets along well with colleagues.
• Must be a self-starter, have ability to think ahead and take initiative.
• Strong time management skills and ability to coordinate and prioritize projects and assignments with little supervision. Must be self-directed and detail oriented in completing assigned projects and tasks.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Strong proficiency with word processing, presentation, and spreadsheets. Experience using Microsoft Office Product Suite.
• Experience in government, government contracting, academic, R&D, or professional services environments strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn new software programs quickly, i.e., travel program.
• Successful completion of a background check is required.
• US citizenship is required.
• A minimum of an active Secret security clearance required.
  

Why work at IDA?

IDA, as a non-profit, is uniquely positioned to answer the most challenging U.S. security and science questions with objective and rigorous analysis leveraging extraordinary scientific, technical, and analytic expertise. This position is located in Alexandria, VA, just outside Washington, D.C.

IDA offers the following benefits and resources to their employees:

• Comprehensive benefits including diverse health insurance options, generous 11% contribution to retirement, maternity/paternity leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement;
• Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL);
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications;
• A culture of work-life balance, including flex time and partial telework.
• A brand-new facility located in Alexandria's high-tech corridor in Potomac Yard; amenities include a cafeteria, gym, and close proximity to local dining and shopping; and
• Easy access to Potomac Yard Metro stop and Potomac Yard DASH bus stop. Employer contributes $315/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $66,000 - $106,000. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.