Executive Administrator & Office Manager

DEFCON AI

• $75K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of executive administration or office management experience in a professional setting.
  • Proven track record in supporting senior executives and managing complex calendars.
  • Experience with expense processing and administrative record-keeping.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High degree of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency in Slack and Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars for multiple executives, coordinating meetings with various stakeholders.
  • Prioritize scheduling requests and resolve calendar conflicts effectively.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and arrange executive travel as necessary.
  • Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and necessary documentation for executives.
  • Track follow-up actions to ensure commitments are visible and organized.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for executives, handling sensitive information discreetly.
  • Manage expense reporting and administrative workflows, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work flexibility.
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance for you and your family, covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • Unlimited PTO, subject to managerial approval.
  • 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.
  • Flexible work environment allowing self-management of work hours.
Full Job Description
About the Role

DEFCON AI is seeking an experienced Executive Administrator & Office Manager to support our executive leadership team and help maintain the smooth operation of our McLean, VA office. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who enjoys balancing executive support, operational coordination, and office management responsibilities.

This is a hybrid position with three days in our McLean, VA office.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support (Approximately 50%)
  • Manage complex calendars for multiple executives, coordinating meetings across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prioritize scheduling requests and resolve calendar conflicts while balancing changing business needs.
  • Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and executive travel arrangements as needed.
  • Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and supporting documentation.
  • Track follow-up actions and help ensure key commitments remain visible and organized.
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for executives, exercising professionalism and discretion with sensitive information.

Expense Management & Administrative Operations (Approximately 30%)
  • Manage expense reporting and reconciliation through Concur and DEFCON AI's ERP platform, Unanet.
  • Review expense submissions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
  • Partner with Finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
  • Maintain organized records of expenses, receipts, and supporting documentation.
  • Support administrative workflows related to purchasing, invoices, and vendor coordination.

Office Management (Approximately 20%)
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day operations of the McLean office.
  • Coordinate mail and package handling.
  • Assist employees with office access, badge/card access requests, and workspace needs.
  • Coordinate office supplies, equipment, and vendor services.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding activities related to office logistics.
  • Help plan and coordinate occasional onsite meetings, team gatherings, and company events.

What we're looking for:
  • 5+ years of experience in executive administration, office management, or a related administrative support role in a professional environment
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and managing complex calendars.
  • Experience processing expenses, reimbursements, and administrative records.
  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and customer-service orientation, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
  • High degree of professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential information
  • Proficiency with Slack and Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and able to work onsite in the McLean/Tysons corner office three days per week.

Nice to Have:
  • Experience using Concur or similar for expense management.
  • Experience supporting executive leadership teams within a technology, government contracting, or startup environment.
  • Experience coordinating travel, meetings, and company events
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years' experience in the administrative professional field and/or events planning

What Success looks like:
  • Executive calendars run smoothly with minimal scheduling conflicts.
  • Expense reports are processed accurately and on time.
  • Leadership teams receive responsive, proactive support.
  • The McLean office remains organized, functional, and welcoming.
  • Employees have a positive onsite experience and can quickly resolve office-related needs.
  • Administrative processes are well organized and scalable as the company grows.

What We Offer:
  • A fully remote environment
  • Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
  • 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
  • Unlimited PTO, with your manager's approval
  • Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
  • 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave

Salary Range: $75,000-$110,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

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