Executive Assistant

Role overview

A public sector client in Washington, DC is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant for a long-term temporary assignment. This position supports a senior leader in a regulatory division and requires someone who can manage demanding schedules, handle sensitive information with care, and keep fast-moving administrative workflows organized.

Key duties

• Deliver executive-level support to a senior official in a regulatory setting.
• Coordinate a demanding calendar with multiple competing priorities and meetings involving senior leaders and outside stakeholders.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and related expense documentation.
• Act as a central liaison for both internal teams and external contacts.
• Create presentations, briefing packets, correspondence, and meeting materials.
• Track expenses, process invoices, and assist with budget monitoring.
• Help organize high-level meetings, briefings, and board-related activities, including logistics and follow-through.
• Provide day-to-day administrative help, monitor action items, and support special projects as needed.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate brings extensive senior administrative experience, excellent judgment, and strong organizational discipline. You should be comfortable balancing urgent requests, communicating professionally with executives, and maintaining a polished, discreet approach at all times.

Schedule and assignment details

• Start: ASAP.
• Assignment length: Through September 2027.
• Pay rate: $40 to $45 per hour.
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Work setting: Fully onsite.
• Location: Washington, DC.
• Metro accessible.

Equal opportunity and compliance

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates in California should note that applications with arrest or conviction records will be reviewed in line with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits

Eligible hires may receive a comprehensive benefits package that can include medical, dental, vision, and applicable federal and state leave programs, subject to agency regulations and eligibility requirements. Full benefit details are shared after hire.

Company information

Beacon Hill provides staffing and career placement services across a range of industries and specialties, with an emphasis on coordinated solutions, service quality, and continuous improvement.