Senior Executive Assistant (US Federal)

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About the Team

Workday Government is a wholly owned subsidiary of Workday Inc. dedicated to serving the U.S. Government. Our mission is clear: to improve the employee experience for millions of government workers while meeting strict requirements for compliance and security. From hire to retire, we’re here to support every stage of the U.S. Government workforce journey

About the Role

Serving as the Senior Executive Assistant, you will be a key strategic partner to our leadership, ensuring operational excellence across all Workday Government leaders. We're looking for a proactive and highly adaptable individual who can not only manage the daily administrative needs of a busy executive but also anticipate challenges and seize opportunities.

This role requires a unique blend of exceptional organizational skills, impeccable communication, and the utmost discretion. You will be a gatekeeper of confidential information and a key partner in ensuring our team operates at peak efficiency. Your ability to juggle multiple priorities, from complex scheduling and travel arrangements to project coordination, will be critical to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take on a role with significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

About You

Executive Support: Proactively manage and anticipate the executive's daily needs, including complex calendar management, meeting confirmations, expense reporting, and ad-hoc requests. You'll act as a strategic partner, helping the executive stay ahead of their schedule and commitments.

Communication & Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact, expertly managing and prioritizing communication with employees at all levels, other executives, and external partners. Draft and prepare professional correspondence, presentations, and internal communications as requested.

Travel & Logistics: Seamlessly plan and book domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. You will handle complex travel logistics, problem-solve non-routine issues, and maintain a keen awareness of time zones and global complexities.

Project & Event Coordination: Track and drive the completion of critical tasks and projects, following up on outstanding items to ensure deadlines are met. Plan and coordinate department events, including managing all logistics from agenda preparation and catering to securing venues and inviting attendees.

Proactive Partnership: Act as a forward-thinking problem solver who takes initiative with minimal direction. You will anticipate upcoming needs and take action on behalf of the executive, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow at all times.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience, supporting senior level executives

• Experience working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Google Slides, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Slack

 

Other Qualifications: 

• Ability to put yourself in the Executive’s shoes and handle the schedule in a way that promotes the most effective use of time.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the utmost integrity.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently with general direction and guidance.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to navigate relationships with various levels of the business and build.

• Proactive, self-starter with ability to anticipate the needs of the organization.

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.VA.McLean (Tyson's Corner)

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $101,600 USD - $152,500 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $92,000 USD - $163,300 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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