Executive Assistant to Engineering Leaders — Fast-Growth Defense Tech

chaosindustries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k match

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Free daily lunch onsite

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking an Executive Assistant to support multiple Engineering Leadership team members in a fast-growing defense tech environment. You will manage calendars across time zones, coordinate executive travel, and draft high-level materials while safeguarding sensitive information.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years supporting leadership in tech, aerospace, or defense, with exceptional organizational, communication, and discretion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience supporting leadership-level employees (Director & above) in tech, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Master multitasker with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Confident communicator, able to craft polished executive materials and build rapport across audiences.
• Comfortable navigating high-stakes, fast-moving situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; PM tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a close partner to several Engineering Leadership team members, handling administrative and strategic support.
• Own calendars: scheduling, prioritizing, and shifting meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate executive travel and high-level meetings, including logistics and prep materials.
• Draft, edit, and organize reports, briefings, presentations, and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Act as a liaison between execs and stakeholders including team members, board members, government officials, and external partners.
• Plan and execute executive-level events, board meetings, and offsites from start to finish.
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Track action items and coordinate cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership support

Multitasking

Polished communication

Discretion

Professionalism under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHAOS Industries is seeking an Executive Assistant to support multiple Engineering Leadership team members in a fast-growing defense tech environment. You will manage calendars across time zones, coordinate executive travel, and draft high-level materials while safeguarding sensitive information.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years supporting leadership in tech, aerospace, or defense, with exceptional organizational, communication, and discretion.