Job Description

Senior Executive Assistant II

GEICO is looking for an experienced Senior Executive Assistant II that excels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The candidate must be a self-starter who has a demonstrated track record of exercising good judgement, communicating effectively, and operating with attention to detail. In addition, the ideal candidate must have the ability to handle multiple projects and a heavy workflow with a high degree of professionalism.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day executive support to the President of Commercial & Specialty Lines and one or more of her Direct Reports; provide general support to entire Property & Commercial Lines leadership team as part of overall responsibilities
• Field inquiries and determine the level of priority while using caution in dispensing confidential information
• Coordinate complex domestic travel including arranging flight/train, hotel, and related transportation logistics
• Take the lead on coordination and logistics for both internal and external meetings, offsite conferences, and external events including catering and transportation
• Support key events, providing off-hours support as needed
• Handle regular activities without prompting and provide timely notice of issues or delays
• Assist in editing spreadsheets, presentations, and documents
• Initiate improvements and consistently drive optimal service
• Work closely with other internal cross-functional team(s) on ad-hoc projects and initiatives, and lead ad-hoc projects as requested
• Work cooperatively with other administrative assistants to back up each other smoothly and help with shared office management responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, etc) and 5+ years of experience in a business role, operations management, strategic project management, or related role(s).
• Strong collaborative skills, analytical skills, and great attention to detail
• High level of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism
• High personal integrity, including the capacity to discretely handle highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong Excel and MS Office applications skills with ability to create effective PowerPoint presentations and excel analyses.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of departments and personalities, and develop positive working relationships both within the company as well as with external parties
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage competing priorities in fast-paced and ambiguous environment; can adjust priorities, decisions, and actions to respond to multiple demands, unexpected events, and current information daily.
• Proven track record of identifying and implementing improvements that drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7+ years of experience as Executive Assistant/Senior Administrative Assistant, or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience at a professional services firm, i.e. legal, insurance, financial services firm a plus but not required

Location: Bethesda, MD

• Hybrid 3 days in office at our new Bethesda location + 2 days work from home.
• Ideally the candidate will have the ability to work from our Fredericksburg, VA office 3-4 times/ month.

Annual Salary

$32.05 - $50.36

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

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