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US Navy Executive Assistant

Guidehouse
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026
💰 $163,000/yr($98,000/yr$163,000/yr)

About the role

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and client-oriented Executive Assistant to support senior leadership in a fast-paced, professional services environment. This role requires exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities while serving as a key liaison with internal teams and external clients.

The ideal candidate thrives in a client-facing role, demonstrates strong communication skills, and is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless executive support and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior executives, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a professional and client-focused experience

  • Coordinate and prepare materials for client meetings, briefings, and presentations

  • Manage complex scheduling across multiple time zones and priorities

  • Draft, edit, and format correspondence, reports, and presentations with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism

  • Track action items and follow-ups to ensure timely completion of deliverables

  • Support logistics for meetings, events, and client engagements, including on-site coordination as needed

  • Exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information

  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance executive support and team efficiency


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • FOUR (4) years or more of experience supporting senior executives in an administrative capacity

  • Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Washington, DC

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Familiarity with executive-level stakeholder management

  • Experience supporting multiple executives or teams simultaneously

  • Experience in consulting, government contracting, or a similarly fast-paced environment

  • Proven experience in a client-facing or client-support role

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

  • Proficiency with collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint, Concur)

  • Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision

  • Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner

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