BTAS, Inc.
Executive Assistant
Location
Burbank, CA, 91502
Job Type
Other
Date Posted
27 November 2025
POSITION: Executive Assistant
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE: Secret
POSITION TYPE/STANDARD WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours
THE OPPORTUNITY: Upon award, BTAS will be filling potential openings for the Space Systems Command (SSC). SSC plays a critical role in advancing the United States's space capabilities, delivering cutting-edge solutions to protect and enhance national security. SSC/SZBC specializes in highly classified Space Domain Awareness (SDA) systems, Defensive and Offensive Space Control (DSC/OSC) capabilities, and space test range assets to support the Department of Defense's (DoD) current and future operational needs. As a leader in space technology, SSC/SZ-BC is responsible for the development, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems spanning the entire acquisition life cycle. These efforts ensure the United States Space Force (USSF) and its mission partners maintain a strategic advantage in space operations. This position will support multiple SSC/SZ-BC programs, as well as other initiatives across the Space Force, Air Force, and allied organizations. Join us in shaping the future of space operations and contributing to the defense of our nation's space assets.
WHO WE ARE: BTAS is a woman-owned small business founded in 1995, located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Beavercreek, OH. We have earned national and regional awards in the Department of Defense for our proven IT, Engineering, and Program Management capabilities. We are committed to working with exceptional quality and professionalism to deliver excellence to our customers, while providing our employees a stimulating and satisfying work environment as we collaborate with teammates to achieve common goals.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the government in routine business operations, providing executive-level administrative support, office management, personnel management, human resources management, and configuration and data management.
- Assist and advise on analyzing, interpreting, monitoring, and resolving tasks using the Task Management Tool (TMT), ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
- Develop, document, modify, and maintain standard functional databases to support organizational mission requirements.
- Manage government civilian recordkeeping, act as the primary contact for civilian human resource management; and assist with civilian manpower requests.
- Attend and support the administration of meetings and reviews, capturing action items and recording minutes using Microsoft Calendar.
- Assist with the submission and processing of military and civilian awards and decorations, monitoring timelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Develop and maintain schedules using Microsoft Suite applications such as Microsoft Project.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS degree is required.
- Three to 10 years' experience in this type of position or program is required.
- Highly experienced performing military and/or civilian executive-level support services, protocol, information management, and administrative support activities; including specifically the areas of Executive Staff Support Functions, Military Protocol Information Management/Operations Support, and demonstrated ability to interface with Senior Leadership within the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit/non-profit government support/development contractor arena, of which four years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of Department of Defense programs.
- Knowledge of DTS is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position may supervise the work of others.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.
TRAVEL: Little if any travel is required.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.
COMPENSATION / SALARY RANGE: BTAS adheres to federal, state, and local regulations. This is a Full-Time, Salary, Exempt position. The following salary range is what we reasonably expect to pay but is contingent and subject to a variety of factors, including but not limited to years of experience, education, certification(s), training, specialized skills, responsibilities, etc. SALARY RANGE: $52,000-$151,000 Annual Salary
BTAS BENEFITS: A comprehensive benefits program, including paid time off, federal holidays, health coverage, 401K plan with generous company match is offered to all full-time employees.
AAP / EEO STATEMENT: BTAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BTAS is an E-Verify program participant.
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