Senior Executive Assistant

Peraton is seeking a seasoned, highly skilled Senior Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive, proactive, and seamless support to three of our executive leadership team: the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), the Chief Communications and Engagement Officer (CCEO), and the Chief Information Officer (CIO). This role demands a resourceful and highly adaptable professional with a proven track record supporting senior leaders in complex, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and optimize complex calendars, appointments, and priorities for three senior executives.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Organize and oversee meetings (in‑person and virtual), including agenda preparation, logistics, and recording minutes and action items.
• Arrange and manage domestic and international travel, including logistics and expense reporting.
• Draft, review, and manage correspondence, presentation materials, and briefing documents.
• Maintain utmost confidentiality when dealing with sensitive or proprietary information.
• Anticipate executive needs and priorities, making recommendations and providing seamless support.
• Support special projects and cross‑functional efforts across departments as assigned.
• Maintain and implement best practices and operational excellence for executive support.

•  High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C‑suite leaders, ideally within a large corporate or government contracting environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with video conferencing platforms (Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management abilities, adept at managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Discretion and a demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with a proven ability to build trust across departments and levels.
• Proactive mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems creatively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a government contracting, national security, or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of corporate policies, procedures, and best practices related to executive support.
• Prior experience supporting multiple C‑suite leaders and their teams simultaneously.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.