{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cd53ef0908ba2bbf84a48eb8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd53ef0908ba2bbf84a48eb8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cd53ef0908ba2bbf84a48eb8","title":"Senior Executive Assistant/Program Analyst","description":"Position Overview\r\nNIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in connection with a major, high-visibility agency initiative. The selected candidate will work directly with a federal executive, providing senior-level analytical, administrative, and executive support for critical FAA services and aviation systems programs.\r\nThis role requires a seasoned professional who can operate in a fast-paced executive environment, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment while handling sensitive information. The ideal candidate will be closely involved in the executive's day-to-day responsibilities related to planning, execution, and implementation of FAA initiatives and will play a key role in ensuring efficient operations and informed decision-making.\r\nResponsibilities include\r\n\r\nProvide direct executive-level support to FAA leadership, managing workflow, tasking, and priorities to ensure deadlines are met\r\nCoordinate and staff products requiring executive review, approval, or signature\r\nManage and maintain complex calendars and schedules, coordinate meetings, briefings, and executive engagements\r\nTrack action items, taskings, and data calls; collect responses, analyze information, and provide synthesized inputs to the FAA executive\r\nPrepare, review, and edit briefing materials, reports, and presentation slides in support of executive meetings and initiatives\r\nSupport the development and refinement of policies, processes, and procedures\r\nReview deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and applicability prior to executive submission\r\nCollaborate with internal and external team members to ensure timely and high-quality outputs\r\nPerform other job-related duties as assigned\r\n\r\nEducation & Qualifications:\r\n\r\nMaster's degree with seven (7)+ years of experience in a technical (math, science, engineering), business, or management field OR Bachelor's degree with an additional four (4) years of relevant experience\r\nFAA-specific experience strongly desired\r\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint\r\nDemonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision\r\nExcellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills\r\nStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and critical-thinking ability\r\nAbility to work effectively in both independent and team-oriented environments\r\nMust be able to pass a Public Trust background investigation\r\n\r\nKey Skills & Competencies:\r\n\r\nAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook\r\nExperience using video conferencing and collaboration platforms\r\nStrong data analysis, program evaluation, and problem-solving skills\r\nAbility to leverage information technology to support business and programmatic needs\r\nProfessional discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or executive-level information\r\n\r\nOther Requirements\r\n\r\nU.S. Citizenship or Green Card holder and ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance.","company":"Nira","rawCompany":"nira","city":"Washington","state":"DC","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-14T03:36:17.452Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-6011.00","title":"Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants","slug":"executive-secretaries-and-executive-administrative-assistants"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"921110","title":"Executive Offices","slug":"executive-offices"},{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Executive Assistant/Program Analyst","description":"Position Overview\r\nNIRA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst/Executive Assistant to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in connection with a major, high-visibility agency initiative. 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