Seeking Executive Assistant for Independent Consultant (Gladwyne)

I live in Gladwyne. I’m an independent consultant for the federal government, think tanks and other clients (Boeing, Lockheed , a law firm) conducting research and field work for geopolitical research events. Basically, I report current events that pertains to economical, political and security in mostly Latin America, but also the UAE. As I’ve taken on more clients and travel, I’ve been seeking someone who can schedule meetings, conduct interviews with other hires , take notes during meetings and also been willing to travel, perhaps once every 2-3 months abroad. I fly private, so it would be out of Wings Field in Blue bell. You would need to pass a background check and receive a top security clearance as well. Pay is $45.00 per hour. Anything that goes past 6 pm goes up to $50.00. Anything past 8 goes up to $55.00. During travel, it’s $60.00 from boarding to moment of return. I can provide health benefits (Bluecross), I unfortunately do not have anything to offer as far as 401k at the moment. We can discuss after 6 months if you’d like, Before I proceed with any more information, please see below, and if this would interest you at all. Work is 9-5 generally speaking, but given the nature of the industry they’ll be times where I would need you after the traditional work day, hence the extra pay. Responsibilities • Provide direct administrative and strategic support to the Executive in all professional matters. • Manage a dynamic calendar across multiple time zones, balancing government, defense, and private-sector engagements. • Coordinate and oversee complex travel logistics, including private aviation once every 2–3 months; must be willing to travel when needed. • Draft, edit, and proofread high-level correspondence, briefing materials, and research documents for sensitive audiences. • Conduct preliminary interviews with potential hires, research assistants, and collaborators. • Liaise with high-profile clients and stakeholders, ensuring communications are handled with discretion and diplomacy. • Prepare concise summaries, reports, and memoranda from meetings, research findings, and policy discussions. • Anticipate the executive’s professional needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise. • Maintain absolute confidentiality with respect to sensitive geopolitical, defense, and client-related information. • Coordinate executive meetings, briefings, and confidential roundtable discussions with precision and discretion. • Conduct targeted research on individuals, institutions, and geopolitical issues to support strategic preparation. • Serve as a gatekeeper, prioritizing communications and safeguarding the executive’s time and focus. • Assist in personal and professional logistics to ensure seamless integration of all responsibilities.