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 DoIn 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

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