Senior Executive Assistant with Security Clearance

Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient! Axient is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant in Huntsville, AL to provide executive-level administrative support to the Integrated Fires Directorate (IF-D) within the Program Executive Office for Missiles and Defense (PEO MS). What you will do... Duties will include, but are not limited to: * Provide senior level administrative support to the IF-D Director and subordinate staff, supporting high-visibility and/or mission-critical aspects of the program and performing all functional duties independently. * Perform a variety of administrative functions, including but not limited to the following: * Provide support to assigned personnel for scheduling, coordinating events and meetings, reviewing and preparing executive correspondence, and other program support functions. * Maintain calendars within Microsoft Outlook. * Operate a multi-line phone system, receiving all incoming calls and taking complete messages as needed. * Coordinate with other PEO MS Program Assistants. Coordinate with and assist the PEO Command and Staff as required. * Process travel authorizations, obtain required signatures prior to travel, format trip reports, and review local travel vouchers. * Plan, schedule, and follow-up meeting requirements, reserve conference rooms, setup/coordinate conference calls and video teleconferences, invite attendees, ensure read-ahead materials are provided to meet specified timelines, and maintain copies after meetings. * Construct, review, and edit official Government correspondence, including memos and letters. Review will consist of spelling/grammar accuracy, record management, and data entry for proper coordination and routing internally and externally. * Prepare material for presentation in briefings, meetings, and for higher headquarters. Create and edit complex spreadsheets and PowerPoint briefs for review and staffing. * Coordinate and track external inquiries, suspense, and action items. * Perform some work in a classified environment. * Assist in the operation and/or modification of automated tools and databases, including the Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS) and the Defense Travel System (DTS). * May oversee the efforts of less senior staff. Skills you will need... Requirements * Must possess an active and transferable DoD security clearance, with current investigation at the SECRET level. Must be able to maintain the required clearance. * Minimum of 15-20 years of related experience. * Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred. * Prior experience working in an Army Project Office preferred. * Must demonstrate excellent customer interface and communications skills, both written and verbal. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint). * Must have experience arranging business travel, and prior use of automated tools employed by the Government (e.g., ATAAPS and DTS). #CJ