Founders’ Executive Assistant & Strategy Liaison

Picogrid; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Office coffee & snacks

EV charging at HQ

Craft beer at office

Job summary

Picogrid, a defense tech startup, seeks an Executive Assistant to work closely with the three co‑founders. You will manage calendars, prepare investor materials, coordinate domestic and international travel, and serve as a communications hub across the leadership team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years supporting high‑level executives, a detail‑driven mindset, and impeccable writing. Candidates must be US citizens and ready to operate in a fast‑moving, early‑stage environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• US Citizenship required (ITAR).
• 5+ years of executive support experience in dynamic environments.
• Experience supporting multiple founders or C‑level executives is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate complex calendars, travel, and communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the calendars of three co‑founders and prioritize competing demands.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow‑ups for investor/partner meetings.
• Manage domestic and international travel end‑to‑end with contingency planning.
• Serve as a communication hub across the founding team and track open threads.
• Draft and edit emails, memos, investor updates, and meeting recaps.
• Support light office operations and ad‑hoc research; coordinate vendors.
• Identify recurring processes to systematize or hand off over time.

Skills

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Proactive

Calm under pressure

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Project management tools

Job description

Picogrid, a defense tech startup, seeks an Executive Assistant to work closely with the three co‑founders. You will manage calendars, prepare investor materials, coordinate domestic and international travel, and serve as a communications hub across the leadership team.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years supporting high‑level executives, a detail‑driven mindset, and impeccable writing. Candidates must be US citizens and ready to operate in a fast‑moving, early‑stage environment.