Executive Assistant

This is an hybrid position at our Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton Location
As the Executive Assistant you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation in the organization. You will be responsible for managing executive schedule, coordinating communications and meetings, travel arrangements and handling confidential information.
Essential Functions
Proactively own and execute scheduling to ensure time is prioritized according to current initiatives.
Manage complex travel logistics including planning, booking and creating itineraries in advance of domestic and international trips.
Prepare, verify, and process travel vouchers upon travel return
Purchase office supplies and other items as requested and prepare and process and track respective expense reports through payment completion
Coordinate appointments, correspondence, and communications with other administrators
Manage, plan and execute on-site meetings, and offsite meetings to include hotel, travel, and dinner reservations when necessary.
Manage, generate, and coordinate executive correspondence and documentation
Handle meeting set-ups, physical logistics, conference call and VTC arrangements
Work with other administrators and meeting participants to efficiently and effectively schedule meetings
Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to organization policies
Obtain and collate information and data from electronic or paper files
Review/direct/proof correspondence accuracy and compliance to the proper personnel
Facilitate program access request routing and circulation
Coordinate with Finance, HR, Security, and/or facilities to resolve issues
Perform other duties as assigned
Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
Qualifications and Competencies
Must have expert-level use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome web browsers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong sense of professionalism
Proven track record of meeting deadlines and taking initiative to make confident, well-informed decisions.
Ability to notice trends and anticipate needs and changes, and react accordingly with a calm demeanor.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships cross-functionally.
Ability to work autonomously with a strong work ethic and handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Intuitive problem-solver with thoughtful anticipation of deliverables.
Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures.
Military background or familiarity with US DoW terminology preferred
Familiarity with Maritime vessels and operations preferred
Education / Certifications
Bachelor of Arts (BA) preferred
Experience
Minimum of 5+ years’ experience reporting directly to senior management, to include calendar coordination and management, travel coordination, and task and assignment prioritization based on corporate guidance
Experience scheduling travel arrangements for management
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Frequently required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment. For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.
About AEVEX
AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. The company's capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, and Virginia.
AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.
Recruitment Communication Notice: All official correspondence regarding your application, application status, interviews, or the AEVEX hiring process will come directly from an AEVEX representative using an @aevex.com email address or through Greenhouse, our applicant tracking system. Please use caution with communications claiming to represent AEVEX from other email domains, and always verify the sender before responding or providing personal information.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.