Executive Assistant

At Leidos, missions are powered by people and enabled by technology. Our diverse and talented teams partner with customers to solve complex challenges and deliver innovative IT and business solutions that make a real impact.

Leidos is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to senior leaders within the Digital Modernization (DigMod) Sector. This role requires frequent interaction with executives, senior leadership, internal staff, and external partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional judgment, discretion, and organizational skills while managing a wide range of executive support responsibilities.

This position is onsite at our Reston Headquarters Monday through Thursday, with telework available on Fridays. Occasional overtime may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, strategic executive administrative support to senior leaders within the DigMod Sector
• Perform advanced administrative functions requiring in-depth knowledge of Leidos’ organizational structure, policies, procedures, and operations
• Manage complex and dynamic executive calendars, ensuring optimal use of leadership time and prioritization of critical engagements
• Coordinate and manage domestic and international travel, meeting logistics, and expense report preparation and reconciliation
• Serve as a key liaison between senior leaders and internal/external stakeholders, including customers and industry partners, requiring diplomacy, clarity, and professionalism
• Draft, edit, and manage emails, correspondence, and other communications while handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Work independently with minimal direction, exercising sound judgment and foresight in managing executive activities such as meetings, speaking engagements, client interactions, and special initiatives
• Lead and prioritize special projects and complex assignments, applying initiative, discretion, and tact
• Coordinate and support special events and leadership activities as needed

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5+ years of experience providing executive administrative support to senior or executive-level leaders in a corporate environment
• Professional, personable demeanor with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executives and customers
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with administrative and business partners across the enterprise
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and sound judgment in prioritization and decision-making
• Advanced calendar management expertise, including coordination of complex executive meetings
• High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook (including Teams) and strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve complex issues independently
• Ability to provide full-time, onsite support at the Reston Headquarters

Clearance Requirements

• Ability to potentially obtain a security clearance (Secret)
• Must be U.S. citizen upon application to be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.