Navy Program Office Executive Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Management Administrator / Executive Assistant in Arlington, VA. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote work situations. This is a 100% on-site, in-office position during normal government working hours, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Only candidates who can reliably get to Crystal City daily should apply.

Position Description

The selectee will perform as the Decision Technologies Executive Assistant for a US Navy Weapons Engineering and Program Acquisition Support contract.

Responsibilities and Duties

In the accomplishment of this task, the selectee will be directly responsible for the following:

• Proactive Calendar & Time Management: Autonomously manage and de-conflict complex Outlook calendars for the Program Manager (O-6 CAPT) and Deputy MPM (GS-15). Evaluate competing stakeholder priorities to fiercely protect principals' time and maintain the daily operational rhythm. Exercise independent judgment in resolving scheduling conflicts, reallocating executive availability, and establishing meeting priorities based on program objectives and organizational impact. Update and maintain distribution lists according to standard team composition, understand Navy chain of command, and coordinate meetings across various teams, committees, and stakeholder groups.
• Action Item & Suspense Oversight: Lead the execution of front-office workflows by aggressively tracking internal and external action items, suspense dates, and program deliverables for a 30-person government staff. Analyze incoming taskings and independently determine routing, coordination requirements, suspense timelines, and escalation criteria. Monitor progress of action items affecting Program Office operations and proactively identify execution risks requiring leadership awareness. Serve as the central authority for the management and disposition of executive taskings and organizational suspense requirements. Ensure principals are fully prepared with read-aheads and briefing materials for the next morning's operations.
• Zero-Defect Navy Correspondence: Serve as the Program Office's senior administrative authority for executive correspondence and official communications. Draft, format, serialize, and rigorously quality-check official executive correspondence, MOAs/MOUs, and point papers. Ensure strict adherence to SECNAV M-5216.5 formatting rules and Navy chain of command protocols before documents reach the O-6's desk for signature.
• Complex Travel Logistics (DTS): Manage executive travel programs and independently execute complex travel planning and voucher processing utilizing the Defense Travel System (DTS). Proactively monitor travel cards, ensure strict compliance with travel policies, and independently interact with DTMC to rapidly resolve voucher errors.
• Executive Meeting Orchestration: Plan, organize, and serve as the technical lead for all Program Office meetings and All-Hands events utilizing the Navy Flank Speed (Microsoft Teams) environment. Serve as the lead coordinator for strategic engagements involving government leadership, fleet stakeholders, support contractors, and external organizations. Develop executive decision-support materials and ensure leadership receives necessary information to make informed decisions. Track resulting organizational actions and oversee execution through completion.
• Information Flow & Office Operations: Manage the flow of information entering and exiting the executive office and determine appropriate disposition, routing, and prioritization. Oversee SharePoint, collaboration platforms, organizational records, and information-sharing practices to support executive decision-making. Escort VIP guests and maintain the utmost professionalism when handling urgent inquiries.
• Professional Office Management: Act as a polished and authoritative gatekeeper for the Major Program Manager, reflecting the command's dignity and operational urgency when coordinating across warfare centers, fleet stakeholders, and defense industry OEMs. Direct day-to-day front-office operations supporting a high-visibility Navy acquisition organization. Represent leadership interests during routine interactions and resolve administrative matters without requiring direct executive involvement.
• Maintain Command Readiness: Oversee administrative readiness initiatives supporting government personnel and organizational operations. Direct onboarding, integration, workspace management, administrative continuity, and operational support activities. Manage office resource requirements, procurement coordination, and space allocation activities within established authorities. Develop and maintain administrative controls, procedures, and readiness measures supporting sustained Program Office performance.

Required Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience as a prior EA for a senior Defense official
• At least 2 years' experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
• Experience managing principal Navy staff calendars as a delegate using Microsoft Outlook
• Substantial experience creating travel orders with the Defense Travel System (DTS) and interacting with DTMC to resolve travel issues
• Experience serializing and executing formal Navy correspondence on Navy letterhead
• Being a proactive office manager to ensure all office operations are running smoothly
• Experience with SharePoint, Teams, and Office 365 collaboration tools

Desired Qualifications

• At least 4 years' experience as a prior EA for a U.S. Navy program office
• Experience specifically with U.S. Navy Flank Speed and utilizing Flank Speed Teams for meetings, coordination, and office communication.

Travel

• No travel required

Compensation

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc. is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent Care & Commuter)
• Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Certifications

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.