
Executive Assistant, Amazon Leo for Government
Required skills
- Microsoft Office
- Executive Assistant
- Leadership Support
- Calendar Management
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Management
- Event Planning
- Confidentiality
- U.S. Citizen
Nice to have
- Process Improvement
- Process Design
- High-Tech Company
- Efficiency
Role summary
Amazon Leo, a low Earth orbit satellite network providing internet connectivity, seeks an Executive Assistant to support Directors in Product Development. This role requires exceptional multitasking, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex calendars, travel, expenses, and team events. The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism, possess strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. A U.S. Citizenship is required.
The Amazon Leo team is seeking an exceptionally bright, multitasking, and self-motivated individual to support Directors in Product Development. This exciting role requires superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple critical requests. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside the company is important, as is a good sense of humor. The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, and take effective action with strong ambiguity and show grace under pressure.
Key job responsibilities
Management of complex calendar and scheduling
Coordinating travel to domestic and international locations
Track and help drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on overdue items
Manage expense report coordination and submission
Organize, execute, and assist with team activities (meeting agendas, all-hands meetings, off-sites, and team social events)
Work closely with the leadership team, recruiting and other Executive Assistants to provide support to the organization
Management of team space, including office moves and reconfigurations
Management of highly confidential information
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
A day in the life
Proactively coordinate and engage with leadership in planning and organizing events, activities, and calendars
Management of complex calendar and scheduling requirements
Tracking and helping drive completion of key deliverables and following up on pending items
Act as a liaison for direct reports
Drive key team activities such as staff meeting agendas, off-sites, and all-org meetings
Space planning
Travel coordination and expense reimbursement
Management of special projects as needed
Have fun at work and help others do the same
Basic Qualifications: - Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
- 5+ years of senior level leadership support experience
- Experience as an Executive Assistant Preferred Qualifications: - Experience leading process improvements
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, BELLEVUE - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually
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