Blue National Security Executive Admin

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!

The role is part of the In-Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on-orbit.

Why This Role Matters

This is not your typical administrative position. As Executive Assistant to senior leaders developing spaceflight vehicles, you’ll be embedded at the heart of decision-making by coordinating across engineering, safety, operations, and people teams to ensure our leaders stay focused, informed, and supported.

Your impact will ripple across every mission milestone.

What You’ll Do

• In this role, you’ll become an extension of our leadership team, trusted with sensitive information, complex logistics, and mission-critical communication. Your responsibilities will include:
• Executive Partnership
• Serve as a thought partner and operational right hand to senior executives
• Maintain situational awareness of leadership priorities, anticipating needs and proactively managing shifting demands
• Build trusted relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Calendar & Scheduling Excellence
• Manage complex, high-volume calendars across time zones
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with precision, optimizing for priority, flow, and flexibility
• Act as gatekeeper and gateway — balancing access with focus time
• Travel & Logistics
• Coordinate detailed domestic and international travel: flights, accommodations, ground transportation, meeting prep, and contingency planning
• Manage pre-travel briefing materials and ensure executives are always one step ahead
• Submit timely, accurate expense reports aligned with internal policy
• Communication & Confidentiality
• Draft, edit, and manage correspondence on behalf of senior leaders — maintaining tone, clarity, and context
• Act as a liaison across departments and with internal and external partners, managing sensitive communications with discretion
• Handle confidential information and decisions with integrity and tact
• Strategic Projects & Priorities
• Drive special projects from ideation to execution (e.g., hiring efforts, onboarding programs, team offsites, executive reporting)
• Help translate big-picture priorities into actionable steps and ensure follow-through
• Improve and evolve internal workflows, templates, and processes
• Event Planning & Team Engagement
• Plan and execute key internal events including team offsites, technical milestone celebrations, executive reviews, and all-hands meetings
• Coordinate logistics, communications, guest management, and post-event follow-up
• Develop and lead team morale initiatives — from recognition programs and surprise appreciation moments to inclusive team-building events
• Partner with People/HR and site leadership to foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and mission-alignment
• Track event budgets, success metrics, and feedback to continually improve future experiences

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments (startups, aerospace, tech, VC-backed firms, or similar)
• Demonstrated success operating with executive-level discretion, trust, and emotional intelligence
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Visio, and Acrobat
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and contextual
• Self-starter with strong prioritization skills and the ability to stay grounded under pressure
• Ability to adapt to flexible hours and travel schedules with the ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting executives in aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or regulated industries
• Operational experience in environments with safety, compliance, or technical documentation
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities
• Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $37.72 - $52.80
• Other site ranges may differ
• Culture Statement
• Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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• Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Background Check
• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical