Executive Assistant

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to Empowering Our People and Improving Our Nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Description:

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's leadership with both strategic-level thinking and tactical execution. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing the CEO's calendar with a strategic perspective, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Providing tactical support to the CEO to include note-taking, inbox management, ghostwriting, and maintaining a keen understanding of the organization's strategic direction.
• Developing presentations that reflect the strategic vision of the company, supporting the CEO in conveying key messages effectively.
• Handling expense reporting and ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Facilitating meetings by preparing agendas, materials, and pre-meeting documentation, and taking detailed notes to capture strategic insights and action items.
• Assisting the CEO and Senior Leadership Team with special projects and initiatives aimed at driving the achievement of company strategic goals, contributing your strategic thinking and tactical expertise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience supporting an executive (CEO/CFO) in government contracting 
  • Desired experience with fast-growing small business 
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Teams and Planner
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable presenting information to a group 
  • Must be tactful, professional 
• Experience with screening and prioritizing correspondence (email, phone calls) and tasks aligned with strategic/executive objectives in a timely manner 
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the CEO to proactively address logistical/administrative requirements to facilitate productive meetings 
• Ability to think and prioritize tasks strategically to support the CEO in achieving company goals 
• Proven track record of prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

Desired Skills: