Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
About the Position
Dexis Professional Services (Dexis) is seeking a Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to provide administrative services, including managing official correspondence, maintaining schedules and calendars, and supporting senior OUSD(A&S) principals.
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) leads the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) efforts in research and development, advanced technology, developmental test and evaluation, production, logistics, installation management, military construction, defense procurement, acquisition policy, environmental and nuclear security, chemical and biological matters, operational energy plans and programs, corrosion policy and oversight, human capital initiatives, and small/disadvantaged business management. To support this mission, OUSD(A&S) requires administrative, analytical, and strategic communication support services.
This position is contingent upon contract award and will be based in the Washington, DC metro area.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for OUSD(A&S).
- Maintain assigned Outlook and portal calendars for multiple departments and divisions.
- Monitor due dates, coordinate, and assist in completing official correspondence and documents for signature, including letters, notices, instructions, and memoranda.
- Support assigned fitness reports, performance evaluations, awards, training, personnel, security, and facilities management.
- Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to the appropriate individuals within the office.
- Assist in completing, tracking, and following up on OUSD Action Packages and Division documents in routing.
- Maintain portal sites, documents, links, libraries, announcements, lists, and contacts on a weekly basis.
- Additional responsibilities may include agenda management, meeting coordination, information and content management, tasker oversight, document control, facilities and personnel management, security operations, travel coordination, customer relations, and general office administration duties.
Qualifications
- Active Top Secret facility clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- At least 10 years of executive administrative assistant experience, including three (3) years supporting DASD, ASD, or USD-level leadership (Tier 1, 2, or 3 SES) within DoD or equivalent leadership levels within other federal agencies.
- Proficiency in schedule/calendar management, travel coordination (DTS), and document review/preparation, including read-ahead book development.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external staff.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Positive attitude with the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment.
- High energy, enthusiasm, tact, and ability to interact effectively with senior executives and Pentagon staff.
- Capability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Detail-oriented, self-directed, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
Below is the pay range aligned with this position. When developing a range, Dexis evaluates compensation holistically, triangulating between external market research, our budget for the position, and internal equity to arrive at a figure that is fair and competitive. Offers within this range will be based on an individual candidate's qualification, relevant education and experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.
Dexis pay range for this role:
$95,000—$130,000 USD
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
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What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth.
Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients.
Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do.
As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities.
We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
