Executive Assistant

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

We need your help to effectively manage the wide range of time demands for a small group of senior executives at Hermeus. You’ll be empowered to own the executive’s calendar and help them more effectively manage when, where, and how they execute their duties. Your impact on the business is massive as you team with the business’ senior leaders to deliver the world’s fastest airplane.

• Manage daily calendars for ~2- 3 senior executives
• Respond to internal and external meeting requests
• Arrange travel, accommodations, itineraries, and all correspondence related to arrangements as needed
• Act as point of contact for external guests
• Plan and host external meetings
• Establish the standard for all future EA hires at Hermeus. This includes building out any processes/standards
• Must be willing to travel to LA, ATL or DC as needed, and comfortable working across different environments or schedules.

• A minimum of 4+ years administrative experience supporting senior level executives in a fast-paced environment preferred
• 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 multi-tasking and working with multiple people and priorities, while delivering on high quality results and follow through
• Must be able to work onsite in LA a minimum of one day per week as needed by leadership to support growing organization.
• Demonstrates curiosity and a desire to understand the company goals
• Ability to handle constant change
• 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
• Experience planning and booking international travel
• Handling exec's monthly expense reports

• Experience coordinating executive-level meetings requiring security clearance. 
• Experience working with CRM systems 
• Experience supporting engineering/product teams.

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.  

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, generous parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!  

100% employer-paid health care 

401k & Retirement Plans  

Unlimited PTO  

Weekly Paid Office Lunches  

End of Year Bonuses  

Fully stocked breakrooms  

Stock Options    

Paid Parental Leave  

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.