XLA is looking for an Executive Assistant to work onsite at a federal agency located in Arligton, VA (metro accessible). The Executive Assistant's competencies will encompass very high level skills in the following areas: organization; time management; ability to multitask effectively; attention to detail, computer literacy; and well developed interpersonal skills. Responsibilities and attributes include:
- Supporting management personnel by answering phones and maintaining Outlook calendar
- Arranging domestic and international travel
- Strong analytical skills to handle multiple projects
- Ability to attend high level meetings
- Ability to interact and converse with all levels of management
- Have the ability to provide backup for multiple people on various tasks
- Must have good writing skills
- Handle onboarding of new employees
- Have a willingness to educate themselves and work with current business processes
- Ability to present new ideas or efficient processes
- Provide program analytical support to the team
- Must be articulate, ambitious, and a self starter
