Executive Officer (EXO) - Mid-level

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and technically astute Executive Officer (EXO) to support a dynamic intelligence program in McLean, VA. The EXO will serve as the principal administrative and operational support officer, ensuring the smooth functioning of a high-performing team within a sensitive compartmented environment. The ideal candidate will have experience managing classified operations, coordinating across technical and analytical teams, and supporting senior leadership in a high-tempo environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief on administrative, financial, and operational matters.
• Coordinate and manage day-to-day support functions including personnel actions, security compliance, travel coordination, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Facilitate internal and external communications, including briefing materials, internal memos, and task management for the front office.
• Manage the end-to-end process for official travel and training requests, including cost estimates, approvals, and reconciliation.
• Liaise with counterparts in human resources, finance, security, logistics, and IT to ensure seamless support to the mission.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all internal regulations, security policies, and legal constraints.
• Develop and maintain organizational charts, staffing plans, and space allocations.
• Track and report on office-level metrics, deliverables, and initiatives using Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and custom agency tools.
• Drive continuous improvement in administrative workflows, documentation practices, and data integrity.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience; an additional 5 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative, operations, or program support role within the IC or DoD.
• Strong understanding of Customer’s internal systems, tools, and policies (HR, finance, travel, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint).
• Experience handling sensitive or classified information in accordance with security protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as an Executive Officer or Front Office support in an Intelligence Community (IC) environment.
• Knowledge of proprietary systems and databases (e.g., CAST, SMART, NEMESIS, TRACS).
• Familiarity with project management principles or tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).
• Experience coordinating with senior government leaders or serving in a liaison capacity.

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.