Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO & General Counsel

Reston, Virginia

Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

@Orchard LLC is seeking an experienced EA to serve as a trusted operational partner and central coordinator within the Office of the CEO. Supporting both the Chief Executive Officer and the SVP, General Counsel & Ethics Officer, this high-impact role acts as the primary liaison among the Board of Trustees, executive leadership, and key external stakeholders. We are looking for an exceptional professional who pairs polished executive presence with ruthless prioritization, discretion, and operational mastery.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Executive Operations: Direct the operational rhythm of the C-suite—optimizing the CEO’s time, managing executive meeting cadences, developing briefing materials, and driving structured follow-up across leadership.
• Board of Trustees Liaison: Lead preparation, materials, technology, and end-to-end hospitality for formal board and committee meetings; ensure post-meeting resolutions and action items reach completion.
• Complex Global Logistics: Design multi-city domestic and international itineraries, including visas, security contingencies, and on-the-ground support.
• Administrative Leadership: Provide indirect mentorship and scheduling alignment across the organization’s EA network to maximize enterprise-wide bandwidth.
• High-Level Coordination: Plan and execute signature executive offsites, keynotes, and high-stakes stakeholder engagements.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive C-suite executive support, including at least 5 years directly partnering with a CEO or President.
• Board-Level Acumen: Proven experience interfacing with Boards of Directors/Trustees, handling governance protocols, and assembling board packages.
• Technical & Modern Workflow Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and demonstrated practical experience using modern AI tools for research, drafting, and workflow optimization.
• Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (active TS strongly preferred).
• Communication & Judgment: Flawless written and verbal communication, impeccable judgment under pressure, and absolute discretion managing proprietary, sensitive information.
• Mobility: Available for required travel and capable of lifting 30 lbs during event/travel logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Background in government contracting, mission-driven organizations, professional services, or technology sectors.
• PMP, CAPM, or related project management credentials.

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications and is expected in the range of $130-140K. Generous benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k are available.

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.