Executive Assistant – Chief Executive Officer

Penta Group

Executive Assistant supporting the CEO at Penta Group, a corporate affairs advisory firm. Overseeing operations, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-stakes environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • California, New York, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the CEO's calendar with a strategic lens, proactively resolving conflicts, prioritizing high-value activities, and protecting time for deep work
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries, contingency planning, and real-time adjustments
Prepare the CEO for every meeting and engagement with day-ahead and week-ahead briefings, background research, and materials
Manage expense reporting, reimbursements, and budget tracking with complete accuracy
Serve as the primary gatekeeper for the CEO's time, exercising sound judgment on prioritization and access
Provide scheduling support to other members of the C-suite as needed, coordinating with their assistants and calendars to ensure smooth cross-executive alignment
Act as a partner to the CEO in streamlining decision-making and daily operations
Assist in the preparation of high-stakes materials, including board presentations, client-facing decks, and executive communications
Support business development and client management efforts, including research, meeting prep, and follow-up coordination
Manage CRM (Salesforce) needs to ensure data accuracy and timely updates
Liaise with the Board, senior leadership, investors, and external partners with professionalism and discretion
Anticipate the CEO's needs and proactively solve problems before they escalate
Handle highly sensitive, confidential, and proprietary information with absolute discretion
Partner with Operations, IT, Marketing, and other teams to ensure seamless execution of CEO priorities
Lead coordination of executive-level events, offsites, and high-profile meetings, managing logistics, vendors, and contracts end-to-end
Serve as a resource and mentor to other administrative staff, setting the standard for executive support across the firm
Manage ad-hoc, high-priority projects as directed by the CEO

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, ideally a CEO, Founder, or President, in a fast-paced professional services, consulting, or corporate environment
Impeccable judgment, discretion, and a demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with the utmost integrity
Executive presence and polish, with the ability to represent the CEO credibly in high-stakes settings
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage complex, competing priorities in a fast-moving environment without dropping details
A proactive, "no task too big or small" mindset paired with the strategic judgment to know what matters most
Strong technology fluency, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Salesforce (or comparable CRM)
Demonstrated fluency with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) and a track record of using them to improve speed and quality of work, from drafting and research to scheduling and workflow automation
Availability and flexibility to accommodate the CEO's schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, or travel as needed
Composure and grace under pressure; unflappable in high-stakes or fast-changing situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare Coverage: Excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance through Cigna and UNUM, with the company covering the majority of individual employee premiums and 50% of dependent premiums
Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) plan with a generous employer match, contributing 100% on the first 3% of salary deferred and 50% on the next 2%, helping employees maximize their retirement savings
Income Protection: Employer-paid short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance
Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Flexible Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off(PTO) policy and a generous holiday schedule
Additional Perks & Support:
A monthly cell phone reimbursement
Frequent firm-wide social events and team-building activities
Access to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), including confidential counseling and resources for personal and work-related issues
Wellness benefits including a gym membership discount program, mental health resources, and access to virtual health consultations
Discounted employee-paid pet insurance coverage through Nationwide

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Hard Skills & Tools

Calendar ManagementTravel CoordinationExpense ReportingBudget TrackingMeeting PreparationProject ManagementCRM ManagementResearch SkillsHigh-Stakes Material PreparationWorkflow Automation

Soft Skills

Impeccable JudgmentDiscretionExceptional CommunicationProactive MindsetComposure Under Pressure