Executive Administrative Assistant

Leidos is seeking an experienced Executive Administrative Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Homeland Sector. You will protect your executives’ time, anticipate their needs, and keep two high-visibility leadership offices running smoothly. This role is onsite at our Reston headquarters and reports to the Homeland Sector CHRO.

You will regularly work with senior executives, Leidos staff, and external partners, including customer and contractor executives. The role calls for sound judgment, diplomacy, and absolute discretion.

What You’ll Do

Manage complex, fast-changing executive calendars for two leaders, deciding which meetings and commitments deserve their time and resolving conflicts proactively

Coordinate leadership meetings and sector events, including [leadership team meetings, talent and succession reviews, technology reviews, town halls, offsites], from logistics through follow-up

Plan and coordinate domestic and global travel, and prepare and reconcile expense reports

Draft emails, letters, and other correspondence on behalf of your executives

Handle highly sensitive information, including employee relations matters, compensation, executive talent decisions, organizational changes, and sensitive business and technology matters, with the highest level of confidentiality

Serve as a point of contact for senior leaders, customers, and external executives, providing clear explanation, clarification, and diplomacy

Support speaking engagements, client relationships, and research for executive priorities

Take ownership of special projects and complex assignments, using independent judgment and initiative

Partner with executive administrators across the enterprise to coordinate schedules, events, and information flow

What You’ll Need (Required)

High school diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of experience providing executive administrative support to executive-level leaders in a corporate environment

Expert-level calendar management, including coordination of complex multi-party executive meetings

Mastery of Microsoft Outlook and Teams; proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Experience with travel and expense systems such as Concur

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels, including with executives and customers

Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with close attention to detail

Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and deliver on time

Ability to work independently and exercise discretion with confidential information

Ability to work onsite full time at the Reston headquarters

Flexibility to support early, late, or occasional weekend needs around key events, travel, and executive priorities

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience supporting senior executives in HR, technology, government contracting, or a similarly sensitive environment

Experience supporting globally traveling executives

Familiarity with Leidos systems, organization, and processes

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Original Posting: October 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.