Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril’s Office of the CEO seeks an Executive Assistant to provide a wide variety of complex and professional-level executive administrative support duties in support of the Office. Reporting directly to the CEO’s Chief of Staff, this person will be in a position of high trust and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external clients pertaining to the Office of the CEO. The Executive Assistant is expected to work closely with the Chief of Staff to the CEO to help drive cross-functional projects and initiatives critical to the CEO, while also serving as a liaison for any internal engagement. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high-level of professionalism and discretion. Being able to anticipate needs of the Office, maintaining balance among competing priorities, and working well under pressure are essential skills to succeed in this role.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Office of the CEO including managing calendars, coordinating complex travel plans, scheduling meetings, and compiling documents
- Plan and execute day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure a smooth workflow for the Office of the CEO
- Track and monitor services and activities within the Office of the CEO and with outside agencies and/or other departments in the business
- Serve as a representative of the CEO Office with an array of internal and external clients
- Work closely with the CEO’s staff to maintain the CEO’s schedule, ensuring it is followed and respected
- Produce and prepare documents for the Office of the CEO in preparation for internal and external engagements
- Facilitate all logistical aspects for on-site VIP meetings and events involving the CEO. This includes coordinating with internal teams to ensure seamless execution
- Manage sensitive matters with a high-level of confidentiality and discretion, especially decisions with significant impact on operations of the company
- Own and arrange travel, accommodations related to arrangements as needed for the Office of the CEO.
- Submit expense reports on behalf of the Office of the CEO
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 5 years experience supporting high-level executives in a fast-paced corporate environment
- Proven ability to balance multi-departmental projects from conception to execution with little to no supervision
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Approachable style and ability to effectively and professionally interface with high level executives, clients, employees, and business associates both internal and external
- Strong organizational and time management skills. Proven experience in multitasking and working with multiple people and priorities, while delivering on high quality results and follow through
- Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to understand the needs of the Office of the CEO
- Highly trustworthy with ability to exercise sound discretion and function under highly ambiguous direction with constantly changing requirements
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
- Proficient in scheduling meetings in multiple time zones
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
- Experience as a project manager is highly preferred and desired
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
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