Executive Administrator SSDP/SWAC

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC.

$120K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility
  • 5+ years of executive administrative support experience in DoD or Intelligence Community
  • Demonstrated support experience for senior executives or military leaders
  • Proficient in the Defense Travel System (DTS) for government travel
  • Strong skill in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook and Excel
  • Experienced in managing complex executive calendars and task tracking systems
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

  • Manage calendars and travel arrangements for senior leadership
  • Prioritize and adjust meetings according to mission requirements
  • Coordinate travel logistics using the Defense Travel System
  • Prepare travel documents in compliance with government regulations
  • Schedule and organize meetings and conferences
  • Draft and manage executive correspondence and reports
  • Maintain records and ensure accurate documentation of activities

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Paid federal holidays
Full Job Description
Overview

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly motivated Executive Administrator to support the Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP) and Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) Threat Assessment Division (TAD).

This position provides direct, on-site support to the Director of Threat and Policy Assessment and division leadership. As a key member of the executive support team, the Executive Administrator will help ensure efficient daily operations, facilitate leadership engagement, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will maintain a professional presence while representing TAD and supporting internal and external stakeholders. By leveraging a strong understanding of the division's mission, priorities, and processes, the Executive Administrator will coordinate executive activities, streamline administrative workflows, and contribute to mission success.

Key Responsibilities

The Executive Administrator will:
  • Manage and maintain the Director's and Deputy Directors' complex calendars, schedules, and travel arrangements
  • Prioritize, deconflict, and adjust meetings, events, and engagements to support evolving mission requirements
  • Coordinate all travel through the Defense Travel System (DTS), including flight, lodging, rental car, and itinerary management
  • Prepare and submit travel authorizations, vouchers, and supporting documentation in accordance with government travel regulations
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings, conferences, video teleconferences (VTCs), and leadership engagements
  • Prepare meeting materials, read-ahead packages, participant biographies, agendas, and other executive briefing products
  • Track, monitor, and follow up on taskings, action items, and correspondence from Headquarters, senior leadership, and external organizations
  • Draft, edit, and manage executive correspondence, reports, and responses to requests for information
  • Record meeting minutes, maintain action-item trackers, and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
  • Perform records management activities and maintain accurate, compliant organizational documentation
  • Organize, maintain, and manage electronic records and large volumes of data across shared drives and enterprise systems
  • Receive and escort visitors in accordance with security and facility access procedures
  • Provide general office management support, including supply management, mail distribution, courier coordination, and document control
  • Support security-related administrative processes, including visit requests, clearance verification, facility access coordination, and secure information transfers
  • Serve as a professional liaison between leadership, staff, stakeholders, and external organizations


Requirements

Skills and Experience

The Executive Administrator must have:
  • Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability and willingness to undergo a polygraph if required
  • Willingness to support occasional travel as required
  • 5+ years of executive administrative support experience, preferably within a DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified environment
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, military leaders, or government officials
  • Experience using the Defense Travel System (DTS) and managing government travel requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience managing executive calendars, task tracking systems, records management, and office administration processes

Education and Certifications

The Executive Administrator must have the following:

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in related field

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k)
  • PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid federal holidays

Security Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Posted Salary Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

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