Executive Assistant

About Us We are a stealth-mode Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, Tesla and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and top-tier Silicon Valley rms. We're assembling a high-agency team committed to moving fast, solving hard problems, and defending what matters most. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant with 5–7 years of experience supporting senior executives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic partner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and maintains the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior leadership, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
  • Managing C suite calendars and emails.
  • Manage complex scheduling, prioritize appointments, and anticipate executive needs
  • Prepare reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting materials
  • Draft, review, and manage correspondence on behalf of executives
  • Coordinate internal and external meetings, including logistics and follow-ups
  • Serve as a liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
  • Track key projects and ensure timely follow-up on action items
  • Support event planning, board meetings, and executive-level initiatives
  • Improve administrative processes and implement organizational systems

Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of experience supporting C-level or senior executives
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of professionalism and discretion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Key Competencies

  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to anticipate needs and think ahead
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • High emotional intelligence

Operations

El Segundo, CA

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