Executive Assistant/Business Operations Manager

At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.

Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.

Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.

Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.

We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.

AVIAN - where creative, talented minds flourish, and where proactive, productive, proficient professionals feel valued.

• Help coordinate business-wide procedures and work to improve existing processes for maximum clarity, efficiency, and success.
• Coordinate strategic business initiatives and guide to completion.
• Supervise daily operations and help oversee projects of high importance.
• Work with and/or lead cross-functional teams.
• Attend executive meetings and deliver reports to PMA leadership.
• Manage company calendar and ensure deadlines are being met.
• Be a liaison for the PMA staff, Deputy PMA and PMA.
• Managing schedules, travel, meetings and facility requirements. 
• Organizes and prioritizes critical issues and required information for the leadership team to facilitate efficient decision-making.

• Able to successfully organize, lead and direct large teams of people
• Highly experienced with project coordinating and management
• Ability to analyze and compile large sets of data and present effective reports
• Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for productive collaboration across varying departments
• Experience in consulting and operations
• Proven creative thinker with strong business acuity
• Business-minded and a strategic planner
• Proven problem solver who can make clear-headed decisions while under pressure
• Detail-oriented and data-driven
• Impeccable time management and multi-tasking skills
• Possess an encouraging, can-do attitude
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Bachelor’s Degree in business administration desired.

Experience in office management.

At least 3 years’ experience working with Executives.

Top Secret Clearance Required

No Remote - On base NAS Pax River required due to clearance requirements.

AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.