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Senior Executive Assistant

Alvarez & Marsal, Washington, District of Columbia, United States


Senior Executive Assistant – Public Sector Provides high‑impact executive and operational support to the Public Sector Executive Committee and Operations Team while leading the Administrative Team comprised of Executive Assistants and Administrative Assistants. Owns standards, service levels, and continuous improvement for executive operations, events, onboarding/offboarding Managing Directors (MDs), and administrative excellence. Ensures seamless coordination, confidentiality, and measurable outcomes across a fast‑paced, multi‑site consulting environment. Position is primarily in‑office with remote flexibility (one day per week). Responsibilities Executive Support Calendar management (sequence internal/external commitments, resolve conflicts, protect focus time) Timesheet entry and submissions Expense report preparation and submission Travel arrangements MD onboarding and offboarding Liaison between leadership and internal/external stakeholders; ensure clear, timely, and executive‑appropriate communication Internal meeting scheduling, preparation, and production Business Development and Proposal Support Senior Advisor invoice submission and payment tracking Internal/external business development meeting scheduling and coordination (invites, agendas, materials, logistics, minutes, document management, and action tracking) White‑glove review of executive‑ready presentations for printing Signature approval and coordination with Contracts Office Event Planning Practice‑wide event planning and execution Vendor management through contracts, SLAs, reconciliation, and closeout Collaboration and Communication Supervision, training, and coaching of EA and AA team members Weekly workload reviews, bi‑weekly 1:1s, and quarterly performance snapshots (including feedback from MDs) Guidance and support to develop EA/AA skills and adherence to PSS and office protocols Proactive anticipation and solutioning of EA/AA team procedures and gaps to maintain operational efficiency Coverage models, capacity planning, cross‑training, and backfill practices for peak periods and leave Quality assurance / review implementation Skills Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organization skills Strong leadership and team management abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills High integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment Results‑oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high‑quality outcomes and exceeding internal customer expectations Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Expertise in event planning and coordination Familiarity with onboarding and offboarding processes Advanced Outlook calendar orchestration; complex schedule triage Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams Expense/finance systems (Concur, SAP); CRM literacy (Salesforce read‑only/report pulling) Event logistics expertise (budgeting, contracts, vendor SLAs, hybrid/virtual execution) Security and compliance awareness: PII handling, secure document sharing, travel duty‑of‑care Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field 10+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years directly supporting multiple senior executives; 2–3+ years of people leadership Consulting or public sector experience preferred Benefits Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits, including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, disability coverages, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Employees are also eligible for paid time off, including vacation, personal days, 72 hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), 10 federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. Salary ranges $100,000–$110,000 annually, dependent on education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is also offered. Equal Opportunity Employer Alvarez &Marsal’s practice is to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Employees and applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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