Program Assistant, Intelligence Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Reston, VA is seeking a Program Assistant to drive operational coordination and workflow management for critical national security programs. Based in-office in Reston, you will support program milestones, maintain schedules, and coordinate meetings and travel logistics to ensure seamless execution.

The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, proactive, and an exceptional communicator, capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders across a high-tempo mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in program coordination or related role in fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior officials and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and workflow management with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strategic curiosity and alignment with company objectives.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion; security minded.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and collaboration tools.
• Expertise in logistics orchestration and calendar management across time zones.
• In-office role based in Reston, VA; eligible for U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of engagements with customers and VIP delegations.
• Coordinate stakeholder operations and protocol requirements.
• Coordinate program-level reviews across engineering, finance, and schedules.
• Manage security and visit protocol for engagements.
• De-conflict master program timelines and leadership schedules.
• Direct travel logistics and briefing coordination.
• Act as operational liaison for visiting dignitaries and external partners.
• Collaborate across engineering, BD, and operations to sustain momentum.

Skills

Program coordination

Communication

Organizational skills

Ambiguity management

Discretion

Calendar management

Office productivity tools

Tools

Project collaboration tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Program Assistant, you will drive operational coordination and workflow management, ensuring the seamless execution of program milestones. You will oversee critical logistical operations, fostering an efficient, high-performance environment. Key responsibilities include managing complex operational schedules, proactively de-conflicting priorities, and partnering directly with the Program Lead to execute mission-critical objectives. Beyond calendar architecture, you will facilitate key program meetings, synthesize and track strategic action items, compile briefing materials, direct complex travel logistics, and maintain vital program documentation. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous, proactive, and an exceptional communicator, capable of liaising with internal and external stakeholders across a high-tempo national security mission.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the planning and execution of high-level engagements, including visits from key customers and VIP USG delegations.
• Facilitate stakeholder operations and protocol requirements (including badging, secure facility access, and technical onboarding requests).
• Coordinate program-level reviews across engineering, finance, and schedule baselines.
• Manage security and visit protocol for internal and external engagements, tracking status to completion.
• Proactively manage and de-conflict master program timelines and leadership schedules.
• Drive ad-hoc strategic projects and operational initiatives for the Program Leadership Team.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and triage incoming stakeholder engagement and meeting requests.
• Direct end-to-end travel logistics, operational itineraries, and briefing coordination.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison for visiting dignitaries and external partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, business development, and operations teams to maintain program momentum.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in program coordination, project operations, business operations, or a related role within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; proven ability to interface professionally with senior government officials, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and workflow management skills, with a track record of balancing multiple competing priorities while maintaining strict attention to detail and execution.
• Demonstrated strategic curiosity and alignment with high-level company and mission objectives.
• High adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity in dynamic, rapidly evolving environments.Proven discretion and trustworthiness when handling proprietary, sensitive, or classified information.
• Proficiency in enterprise productivity suites (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace) and modern project collaboration tools.
• Expertise in logistics orchestration and calendar management across complex constraints and time zones.
• This position is an in-office role based in Reston, VA.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Defense Contractor, Aerospace, or Tech Start-Up experience preferred.
• Active U.S. Top Secret / SCI security clearance (or higher).

US Salary Range

$117,000 — $154,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .