Overview
Tecolote is in search of a highly skilled Executive Assistant to provide direct support to senior leadership within a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, with a strong preference for candidates possessing U.S. Space Force (USSF) experience
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level executive support to senior leaders, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
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Manage and track taskings through DoD and USSF staff tasking systems, including Enterprise Task Management System (ETMS)
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Coordinate, draft, review, and route official correspondence and staff packages in accordance with DoD and USSF standards
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Maintain situational awareness of suspense items and ensure timely completion of all assigned actions
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Serve as a liaison between leadership, internal staff, and external stakeholders
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Support meeting preparation, including agenda development, read-ahead materials, and executive briefings
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Ensure compliance with DoD records management and administrative policies
Skills Required
The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational, communication, and coordination skills, along with deep familiarity with DoD administrative processes and USSF-specific personnel systems.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting senior-level leadership within the Department of Defense
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Demonstrated experience working with the U.S. Space Force (USSF) or closely aligned organizations
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Proficiency in staff tasking systems, including ETMS or equivalent platforms
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Direct experience with USSF personnel processes, including awards, decorations, and performance evaluations
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Strong knowledge of DoD correspondence formats and administrative procedures
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail
Education & Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required
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Active Top-Secret security clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with additional DoD systems (e.g., DTS, ePubs, MyEval, or equivalent)
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Prior experience in a Headquarters, Staff, or Command environment
Education
High school diploma required.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Company Paid
- Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
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Dental Insurance for employees and family members
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Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
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Group Life Insurance
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
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Travel Accident Insurance
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Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
- Short-Term Disability
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Supplemental Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
- Annual Leave
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Bereavement Leave
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Holidays
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Jury Duty/Witness Leave
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Military Leave
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Sick Leave
Location
Chantilly Operations
15020 Conference Center Drive
Suite 200
Chantilly, Virginia 20151-3868
(703) 378-9664
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Tracking Number: 018-26-7