Senior Executive Assistant (Melbourne, FL, US, 32935)

Job ID: 114135

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Job Summary

As the Senior Executive Assistant, you’ll serve as a trusted partner with senior leadership within Leonardo DRS Land Electronics - helping keep priorities on track, communications polished, and the day-to-day rhythm of the organization running smoothly. In this highly visible role, you’ll use sound judgment and discretion to manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings and travel (domestic and international), prepare briefs and special reports, and support sensitive executive and business activities with professionalism and confidentiality. You’ll also collaborate across internal and external stakeholders, help streamline administrative processes, and take on special projects that enable fast, well-informed decision-making across the business.

Job Responsibilities

Anticipate and manage the administrative needs of senior leadership

Exercise discretion and independent judgment in assisting Senior Executive(s)

Work under limited direction, determine and develop approach to solutions

Consistently work on complex assignments requiring action and a high degree or initiative to resolve issues

Act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Provide resolutions to an adverse range of complex problems

Read outgoing correspondence for executive approval and alert writers to any conflicts or departure from policies or the executive’s viewpoint

Interpret requests and help implement action, deciding whether executive should be notified of important or emergency matters

Interpret and adapt guidelines, including unwritten policies, precedents, and practices

Prepare special reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources

Give recommendations and feedback to improve the administrative process

Issue and interpret operating policies

Assist executive administrative details, often of a confidential nature

Coordinate preparation of reports such as budget expenditures, statistical reports, or performance measures

Calendar management and meeting coordination

Coordinate travel arrangements, expense report processing and reimbursement

Perform administrative functions such as composing correspondence, scheduling appointments, etc

Interface with other executives internal/external to organization at the request of the Senior Executive

May supervise other administrative support

Contact or respond to contact from high-ranking individuals inside or outside the corporation

Ability to use judgment and discretion to analyze each unique situation and handle each contact differently

Special projects as assigned

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in related discipline (or equivalent experience) plus 10 years of experience in progressively responsible and varied office management

Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to make independent judgment

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Team player, ability to work independently while meeting deadlines, handles a high volume of work

Expert skills with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Experience using AI tools is preferred

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL