Jr. Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator
csengineering, Bethesda, MD, United States
Jr. Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator
CSEngineering is looking to add a Junior Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to our growing team! This position will directly support executive leadership and corporate operations.
The Junior Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator serves as the CEO's right hand and a strategic force multiplier within a fast-paced government contracting (GovCon) environment. This role is responsible for translating executive vision into actionable tasks, ensuring leadership priorities are executed, and maintaining efficient operations of the executive office while handling highly confidential corporate and government-sensitive information.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly support the CEO in day-to-day operations, ensuring priorities are managed and executed efficiently.
Act as a gatekeeper for the CEO by managing complex calendars, prioritizing meetings, and protecting executive time.
Attend leadership meetings with the CEO, capture key decisions and action items, and drive follow-ups to completion.
Translate CEO directives into actionable tasks and track progress across departments.
Track high-priority executive initiatives and projects from initiation through completion.
Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of the CEO.
Draft and manage sensitive communications, representing the CEO's voice with professionalism.
Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
Support business development and marketing efforts, including proposal formatting and executive presentations.
Maintain organized documentation, executive trackers, and communication logs.
Coordinate meetings, travel (if needed), and logistics for executive leadership.
Ensure confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive corporate or government information.
Support additional executive and corporate priorities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year directly supporting a CEO, C-suite, or VP-level executive.
Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing executive priorities.
Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent executive leadership.
Strong attention to detail with a proactive, "finisher" mindset.
Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with proposal development or business development support.
Strong ability to synthesize complex discussions into executive summaries and action plans.
CSEngineering is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best engineering and services firm in our industry while achieving the highest level of client satisfaction. CSEngineering has significant past performance with satellite systems, weapons and missile systems, naval architecture and engineering, aviation systems, and IT and Enterprise Architecture. We have come a long way since we were founded and now also provide services with focuses on logistics, item management, administration, equipment specialization, program management, configuration management, financial management, LAN operations, information technology and maintenance, development and operation of missile system laboratories, the operation of data collection systems, database, and information management support, demilitarization processes and DevSecOps. We could not achieve this without the dedication of our employees to their work and the clients we serve. Additionally, CSE is a Hire Vets Gold Medallion award recipient. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. CSEngineering truly values its people, wants them to love their jobs, and to build their careers with us. We are forever dissatisfied with status quo and are always looking for a better way to do things, not so much out of competitiveness, but out of a desire to simply be THE BEST and to lead our industry.
CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.
CSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.
CSEngineering is looking to add a Junior Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator to our growing team! This position will directly support executive leadership and corporate operations.
The Junior Executive Assistant & Project Coordinator serves as the CEO's right hand and a strategic force multiplier within a fast-paced government contracting (GovCon) environment. This role is responsible for translating executive vision into actionable tasks, ensuring leadership priorities are executed, and maintaining efficient operations of the executive office while handling highly confidential corporate and government-sensitive information.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly support the CEO in day-to-day operations, ensuring priorities are managed and executed efficiently.
Act as a gatekeeper for the CEO by managing complex calendars, prioritizing meetings, and protecting executive time.
Attend leadership meetings with the CEO, capture key decisions and action items, and drive follow-ups to completion.
Translate CEO directives into actionable tasks and track progress across departments.
Track high-priority executive initiatives and projects from initiation through completion.
Prepare executive-level briefings, presentations, reports, and communications on behalf of the CEO.
Draft and manage sensitive communications, representing the CEO's voice with professionalism.
Serve as the primary liaison between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.
Support business development and marketing efforts, including proposal formatting and executive presentations.
Maintain organized documentation, executive trackers, and communication logs.
Coordinate meetings, travel (if needed), and logistics for executive leadership.
Ensure confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive corporate or government information.
Support additional executive and corporate priorities as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience, including at least 1 year directly supporting a CEO, C-suite, or VP-level executive.
Experience in a government contracting (GovCon) environment preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
Experience with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing executive priorities.
Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent executive leadership.
Strong attention to detail with a proactive, "finisher" mindset.
Location: Bethesda, MD (Hybrid)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience supporting a CEO or senior executive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with proposal development or business development support.
Strong ability to synthesize complex discussions into executive summaries and action plans.
CSEngineering is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best engineering and services firm in our industry while achieving the highest level of client satisfaction. CSEngineering has significant past performance with satellite systems, weapons and missile systems, naval architecture and engineering, aviation systems, and IT and Enterprise Architecture. We have come a long way since we were founded and now also provide services with focuses on logistics, item management, administration, equipment specialization, program management, configuration management, financial management, LAN operations, information technology and maintenance, development and operation of missile system laboratories, the operation of data collection systems, database, and information management support, demilitarization processes and DevSecOps. We could not achieve this without the dedication of our employees to their work and the clients we serve. Additionally, CSE is a Hire Vets Gold Medallion award recipient. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans' employment award that recognizes a company or organization's commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. CSEngineering truly values its people, wants them to love their jobs, and to build their careers with us. We are forever dissatisfied with status quo and are always looking for a better way to do things, not so much out of competitiveness, but out of a desire to simply be THE BEST and to lead our industry.
CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.
CSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.