Sr. Executive Assistant

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This position requires extraordinary attention to detail, anticipatory thinking, and the ability to manage multiple high-priority workstreams in a dynamic environment.

As a member of the executive support team, you will help establish the standards and best practices that define excellence in executive assistance at Blue Origin. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting C-suite executives, exceptional judgment in handling sensitive matters, and the strategic mindset to anticipate needs and proactively address challenges before they arise.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Support & Partnership

* Serve as a strategic partner and Associate Executive Assistant to the CEO, working closely with the primary Senior Executive Assistant to ensure continuity, coverage, and operational excellence.

* Act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders, representing the executive office with professionalism and discretion.

* Maintain situational awareness of CEO priorities, commitments, and deliverables to proactively support decision-making and execution.

Calendar & Schedule Management

* Co-manage a complex, high-volume executive calendar, ensuring schedules are aligned with priorities, deadlines, and strategic objectives.

* Anticipate scheduling conflicts, time constraints, and shifting priorities, proactively proposing solutions and adjustments.

* Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups, ensuring preparation and follow-through.

Communication & Documentation

* Draft, edit, and prepare correspondence, presentations, and documents, including materials of a confidential or sensitive nature.

* Ensure communications are timely, accurate, and aligned with executive intent and organizational standards.

* Track action items and follow up on commitments to ensure timely completion.

Execution & Problem Solving

* Independently manage tasks and critical components of larger deliverables, driving them to completion with minimal oversight.

* Apply strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

* Demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make decisions in dynamic situations.

Collaboration & Culture

* Build and maintain strong working relationships across teams, fostering trust, collaboration, and a culture of inclusion.

* Partner effectively with the existing Senior Executive Assistant to ensure alignment, coverage, and shared ownership of executive support.

* Contribute to continuous improvement of executive office processes, systems, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

* 7+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably in a fast-paced, complex, or mission-driven environment.

* Demonstrated experience serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership, with the ability to operate as a second chair or shared-support model.

* Proven ability to manage highly complex calendars, competing priorities, and rapidly changing schedules with sound judgment and discretion.

* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to anticipate needs, identify risks, and proactively solve problems before they escalate.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting executive-level correspondence and confidential materials.

* High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling sensitive information and confidential matters.

* Advanced proficiency with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., calendar systems, document management, communication platforms).

* Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across teams and levels, contributing to a culture of trust, inclusion, and collaboration.

* Ability to work independently, take ownership of outcomes, and partner closely with another Senior Executive Assistant to ensure seamless executive support.

* Comfortable operating in high-pressure environments, managing ambiguity, and exercising sound judgment with limited direction.

Compensation Range for:

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Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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%, and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

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