Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Support and coordinate all project management initiatives.

- Schedule, plan, and coordinate project activities.

- Create and maintain project tracking tools and documentation.

- Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.

- Contribute to the completion of organizational projects and goals.

- Communicate on complex or sensitive issues or draft responses for supervisor or manager.

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 3-5 years of relevant professional experience required.

- Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of education.

- Experience delivering high-level executive support to C-Suite leaders while effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Experience using project or program management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project) to coordinate large projects or cross-functional initiatives, track timelines, and provide updates to senior leaders.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort using technology to support executive operations.

- Experience leveraging AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot.

- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and with senior stakeholders.

- Professional, polished, and resourceful demeanor, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate independently and collaboratively.

- Comfortable working in a hybrid environment based in McLean, VA, with occasional travel (10–15%) to support executive initiatives.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.