Blue Origin is an aerospace manufacturer and spaceflight company dedicated to building a road to space for the benefit of Earth. Founded with the vision of enab
Executive Assistant II - Operations
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$41 - $58 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Executive Assistant II - Operations
Blue Origin
Role Description We're seeking an experienced, mission-driven Executive Assistant who thrives in complexity, anticipates what's needed before it's asked, and moves with discretion, urgency, and precision. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As Executive Assistant supporting the VP of TeraWave Operations, you'll coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams to drive forward the development of reusable booster technology. Your responsibilities will include: - Executive Partnership - Serve as a thought partner and operational right hand to a senior executive with distinct but interconnected priorities. - Maintain situational awareness, anticipating needs and proactively managing shifting demands. - Build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners. - Develop effective systems for triaging requests, information flow, and resource allocation. - Calendar & Scheduling Excellence - Manage complex, high-volume calendars across time zones. - Coordinate internal and external meetings with precision, optimizing for priority, flow, and flexibility. - Act as gatekeeper and gateway — balancing access with focus time. - Travel & Logistics - Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel: flights, accommodations, ground transportation, meeting prep, and contingency planning. - Manage pre-travel briefing materials and ensure executives are always one step ahead. - Submit timely, accurate expense reports aligned with internal policy. - Communication & Confidentiality - Draft, edit, and manage correspondence on behalf of senior leaders — maintaining tone, clarity, and context. - Act as a liaison across departments and with internal and external partners, managing sensitive communications with discretion. - Handle confidential information and decisions with integrity and tact. - Strategic Projects & Priorities - Drive special projects from ideation to execution (e.g., hiring efforts, onboarding programs, team offsites, executive reporting). - Help translate big-picture priorities into actionable steps and ensure follow-through. - Improve and evolve internal workflows, templates, and processes. - Event Planning & Team Engagement - Plan and execute key internal events including team offsites, technical milestone celebrations, executive reviews, and all-hands meetings. - Coordinate logistics, communications, guest management, and post-event follow-up. - Develop and lead team morale initiatives — from recognition programs and surprise appreciation moments to inclusive team-building events. - Track event budgets, success metrics, and feedback to continually improve future experiences. Qualifications - 5+ years supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments (startups, aerospace, tech, VC-backed firms, or similar). - Demonstrated success operating with executive-level discretion, trust, and emotional intelligence. - Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Visio, and Acrobat. - Proficiency with AI productivity tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or similar generative AI platforms) to enhance executive support capabilities. - Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and contextual. - Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and the ability to stay grounded under pressure. - Ability to adapt to flexible hours and travel schedules with the ability to travel as needed. - U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card) required. Requirements - Experience supporting executives in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or regulated industries. - Operational experience in environments with safety, compliance, or technical documentation. - Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities. - Advanced skills in leveraging AI tools to streamline executive workflows and communications. - Experience supporting multiple executives with different working styles and focus areas. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance. - Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability. - 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%. - Education Support Program. - Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week). - Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
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