Lunar Permanence Executive Admin

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education support program

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Lunar Permanence leadership team in Renton, WA. You will manage complex calendars, coordinate travel, prepare materials, and facilitate meetings to keep executives informed and ahead of priorities.

We seek a proactive, discreet professional with 5–7 years of executive support experience, strong MS Office skills, and a collaborative approach to cross‑team work in a fast‑moving space environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5–7 years experience supporting senior executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• A bias for action.
• Emotional maturity; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise lawfully admitted to the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace environment or related field preferred.
• Experience with AI tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executive support - Work closely and effectively with senior management to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Calendar - Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments, coordinate and ensure the schedule is followed; gatekeeper role.
• Travel - Arrange complex and detailed travel plans; complete expense reports timely, domestically and internationally.
• Event Planning - Plan and organize team events including leadership off-site and team-building events within budget.
• Meeting Facilitation – Lead preparation and facilitate large attendance meetings (Ask Me Anything, Town Halls, All Staff).
• Organization – Maintain strong organization, handle multiple tasks with attention to detail, meet deadlines.
• Personnel – Cross Collaboration - Build relationships with stakeholders, including other EAs and Business Units.
• Writing & Editing - Prepare draft documents and correspondence; review customer facing white papers.

Skills

Executive support

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Bias for action

Customer service

AI tools experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Executive Assistant – Lunar Business Unit

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 role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin’s Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface. As an Executive Assistant supporting the Lunar business unit, you’ll provide administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the leadership team, helping coordinate business priorities and cadences. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Special Mentions: Location: Renton, WA.

Responsibilities

• Executive support - Work closely and effectively with senior management to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately. Exercise good judgment while maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Review and prioritize executive requests and emails to ensure highest priority tasks are addressed in a timely fashion.
• Calendar - Manage an extremely active calendar of appointments. Plan, coordinate, and ensure the schedule is followed and respected. Provide gatekeeper and gateway role, creating win‑win situations for direct access to executives.
• Travel - Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas; compile documents for travel‑related meetings. Complete expense reports timely, following, and enforcing policy. Domestic and international travel is expected.
• Event Planning - Plan and organize team events including leadership off‑site and team‑building events and program reviews. Ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while maintaining a lean execution budget.
• Meeting Facilitation – Lead the preparation and facilitate large attendance meetings for the organization, including Ask Me Anything, Town Halls, and All Staff meetings.
• Organization – Using strong organizational skills, perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail. Prioritize conflicting needs. Handle matters expeditiously and proactively, following through on requirements to successful completion, often with deadline pressures. Adapt to competing demands in a fast-moving environment.
• Personnel – Cross Collaboration - Using strong interpersonal skills, build relationships with stakeholders to expedite operations within the organization. Partner with stakeholders, including other EA's and other Business Units to break down communication barriers.
• Writing & Editing - Compose and prepare draft documents and correspondence that are sometimes confidential. Review customer facing white papers and proposals for quality and grammar.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work tenure: 5 -7 years of experience supporting senior level executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and high customer service capabilities and delivery Administrative skills, organizational skills, and problem‑solving skills.
• A bias for action.
• Emotional maturity; positive, low‑stress behavior, in words and actions.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree Aerospace environment experience.
• Desired: Technical or manufacturing environment experience.
• Desired: Experience with use of AI tools.
• Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $32.51 - $45.51.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• 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.

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.

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves.