Executive Administrative Assistant

Location: Reston, VA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite per week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Salary Range: $75,000–$85,000

Job Description

Brillient Corporation is seeking an experienced, proactive Executive Assistant to provide direct administrative and day-to-day operational support to the CEO. This individual will manage executive schedules and communications, coordinate the execution of CEO priorities, anticipate needs, and ensure timely follow-through on decisions and commitments across the organization.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, confident, and respectfully persistent, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's calendar, appointments, meetings, travel arrangements, and daily logistics.
• Coordinate the execution of CEO decisions and priorities into actionable tasks across departments on a weekly basis.
• Track outstanding requests, action items, deadlines, and commitments through completion.
• Coordinate executive meetings, agendas, presentations, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare compelling executive presentations, briefings, correspondence, and reports for internal and external audiences.
• Use PowerPoint and AI-enabled tools to develop creative, professional presentation materials.
• Coordinate communications with internal leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate administrative needs and proactively resolve scheduling and logistical challenges.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide onsite executive and office support in Reston 2–3 days per week.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of executive administrative experience supporting senior leadership.
• Excellent calendar management, organizational, verbal and written communication, and multitasking skills.
• Advanced PowerPoint proficiency, including expertise in creating compelling and creative executive presentations.
• Experience with AI-enabled presentation tools and executive presentation development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and ensure consistent follow-through.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident, professional communication style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to commute to Reston, Virginia, and work onsite 2–3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting a CEO or C-suite executive.
• Experience in government contracting, technology, or professional services.

What We Offer

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Competitive compensation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Brillient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Brillient is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and interview process.