Maxar Technologies

Sr. Executive Assistant

Maxar Technologies$70K — $102K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced environment
  • Expertise in managing complex global travel arrangements and executive scheduling
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational management and project coordination experience
  • Excellent time management and proactive prioritization skills
  • Experience with invoice management, expense reconciliation, and vendor coordination
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace
  • Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies and automation tools

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex executive calendars and prioritize meetings
  • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Support executives with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
  • Draft and prepare correspondence and executive communications
  • Serve as a liaison between executives and stakeholders
  • Interface professionally with board members and high-profile partners
  • Coordinate executive meetings and cross-functional initiatives

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Robust 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Unique perks like student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement and pet insurance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced, proactive, and resourceful Senior Executive Assistant to provide strategic and operational support to the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Transformation Officer. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, executive presence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, anticipates needs before they arise, and serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership while handling highly confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex and ever-changing executive calendars, ensuring alignment of priorities, meetings, and strategic initiatives
  • Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas, accommodations, transportation, and expense reporting
  • Support executives in managing shifting priorities, urgent matters, and tight deadlines with agility and professionalism
  • Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, agendas, meeting materials, and executive communications
  • Manage high-volume email communications and confidential correspondence with discretion and accuracy
  • Serve as a gatekeeper and liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and follow-through
  • Interface professionally with board members, investors, legal counsel, government representatives, and high-profile partners
  • Coordinate executive meetings, leadership offsites, and cross-functional initiatives, including logistics, agendas, and action tracking
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with exceptional judgment, integrity, and discretion
  • Anticipate executive needs by proactively identifying issues, prioritizing tasks, solving problems, and driving operational efficiency
  • Support C-level initiatives with a collaborative, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
  • Maintain a calm, professional demeanor while navigating competing priorities and high-pressure situations
  • Assist with special projects, strategic initiatives, and operational activities as assigned
  • Manage invoice reconciliation, vendor coordination, and payment processing to ensure timely approvals and accurate financial tracking
  • Partner with Finance and Accounts Payable teams to monitor budgets, reconcile expenses, track outstanding invoices, and resolve billing discrepancies
  • Prepare and manage expense reports, purchase requests, and procurement-related documentation in compliance with company policies
  • Utilize technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to optimize executive workflows and administrative processes
  • Support both in-person collaboration and digital coordination across global teams and time zones


Minimum Qualifications
  • 7-10+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced corporate environment
  • Proven expertise in managing complex global travel arrangements and executive scheduling
  • Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong experience in organizational management, project coordination, and executive operations
  • Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and anticipate executive needs proactively
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives, leadership activities, and special projects
  • Experience with invoice management, expense reconciliation, payment processing, and vendor coordination
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and/or Google Workspace
  • Comfortable using collaboration and business tools such as Teams, Zoom, Workday, Concur, and related platforms
  • Ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies, systems, automation tools, and AI-enabled productivity solutions
  • Professional presence with polished interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive matters
  • Able to work onsite 3-5 days per week, depending on executive and business needs
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and highly collaborative in both in-person and remote environments


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Prior experience supporting executives within legal, aerospace, technology, financial, or other fast-paced corporate environments
  • Experience supporting multiple senior executives simultaneously
  • Familiarity with board operations, executive governance processes, and investor-facing communications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with close attention to detail

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $33.75 - $45.00 - $49.50 hourly.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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