Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant (EA) is a trusted partner to the CTO, responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This role manages the CTO's calendar, communications, travel, and administrative workflows, enabling focus on strategic priorities. The EA must be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Calendar & Time Management : Strategically manage the CTO's calendar, scheduling and prioritizing meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, partners, and clients.
• Email & Communication Management : Triage, prioritize, and draft responses to communications; ensure the CTO's time is focused on the most critical matters.
• Meeting Support : Prepare agendas, materials, and context for meetings; capture and track follow-up actions to completion.
• Travel & Logistics : Book and manage all domestic and international travel arrangements, ensuring seamless itineraries and proactive issue resolution.
• Expense Management : Process, reconcile, and track expense reports accurately and on time.
• Point of Contact : Serve as a discreet and reliable liaison between the CTO and stakeholders, managing communications with judgment and professionalism.
• Administrative Excellence : Manage day-to-day operational needs (document prep, vendor coordination, etc.) to support the CTO's effectiveness.
• Proactive Support : Anticipate needs, identify solutions, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

US Salary Range $115,000 - $145,000

Location

Arlington, VA (preferred) Clarksburg, MD (alternate)

The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including :

Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process. Forterra is an equal-opportunity employer, providing and promoting equal employment opportunity in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. Forterrans are unique, talented individuals who are united through a shared passion to deliver autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. All qualified applications will receive equal consideration for employment.