Executive Assistant

About this role

We are looking for an Operations Lead to own the operational backbone of a cutting edge defense company. This is a hands on, high autonomy role reporting directly to the CEO, ideal for someone hungry, disciplined, and excited to build processes from scratch at a well funded, early stage hardware startup.

What will you be doing

• ?Managing logistics for equipment delivery, clean room setup, lab supplies, and vendor coordinatio
• nHandling travel scheduling, candidate interview coordination, and calendar management for the CEO and tea
• mOwning day to day workplace operations including food delivery, inventory, and supply procuremen
• tCoordinating with outside accountants, tracking expenses, and supporting financial recordkeepin
• gContext switching rapidly across insurance, recruiting outreach, vendor research, and facility operation

sKey Requirement

• sU.S. person (citizen or lawful permanent resident) required per ITAR regulation
• sBased in the LA area and able to work on site 5 days per wee
• kHighly disciplined, organized, and able to manage many concurrent workstreams with minimal oversigh
• tExcellent verbal and written communication skill
• sHungry and mission driven; startup mentality preferred, consulting backgrounds not a fi

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Seniori**

ty0 to 3 years of experience in operations, EA, or office management at a start

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Work experie**

• nceOperations experience at an early stage or high growth star
• tupManaged vendor procurement, POs, and delivery track
• ingExperience at a hardware, aerospace, or defense comp
• anyDirectly supported a founder or C level execut

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Hard sk**

illsProficient in Google Workspace, spreadsheets, expense and travel t

oolsExperience coordinating with outside accounting firms on monthly c

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Soft s**

killsManages 10+ concurrent workstreams without dropping

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Miscell**

• aneousU.S. person (citizen or permanent resident) pe
• r ITARBased in LA area; on site 5 days pe

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