Executive Assistant

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive support including calendar management, communication prioritization, travel coordination, and supporting high-level officials in a national security context.
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Executive Assistant

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

KBR is seeking an Executive Assistant dedicated to providing comprehensive executive support and mission assistance across multiple functions or business areas within customer offices. The responsibilities of this position span a range of stakeholder support activities, including managing calendars, drafting and preparing correspondence, assembling read-ahead materials, and coordinating travel arrangements. These tasks require strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with high-level government contacts. Some responsibilities may be transactional, necessitating a proactive, can-do attitude and professional demeanor. Success in this role also depends on a solid understanding of professionalism and familiarity with the Intelligence Community (IC) environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Work Environment:

  • Location: On-site

  • Travel Requirements: Minimal

  • Working Hours: Standard

Key Responsibilities:

  • Executive support to include managing calendars, schedules, and access control duties

  • Screen, prioritize, and manage all incoming/outgoing communications

  • Exercise independent judgement on workflow and priorities

  • Interact with high-ranking officials and Prepare read-ahead materials and background briefings

  • Support USG travel requests and reporting to include domestic/international travel (flights, hotels, visas, passports

  • Process travel vouchers and accounting

  • Plan and coordinate meetings, conferences, and events

  • Coordinate VIP logistics (parking, security clearances, escorting)

  • Support daily office functions regarding phones, mail, supplies, & equipment

  • Perform records management, inventory management and prioritization of tasks

Required Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required for consideration

  • 5 years of experience working within an IC/DoD supporting daily business operations as an administrative assistant with a Bachelor’s degree

  • In lieu of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree: 10 years of relative experience and a High School Diploma OR GED Equivalent can be accepted

  • Must have experience supporting the IC with knowledge of structures & processes

  • Strong oral and written communication skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation)

  • Experience interacting with high-level government officials

  • Adaptability and professional demeanor combined with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships are required.

  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office and standard and/or proprietary computer applications

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The Company
Belfast
22,677 Employees

What We Do

KBR, Inc. is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company, formerly a subsidiary of Halliburton.

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