Program Assistant

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VAHerndon, VA
Salary
$112,000–$149,000 / yr
Posted
33 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $130k
$99k most similar roles pay here $235k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $166,500–$222,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1504 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Program Assistant

The Program Assistant joins the Space Special Programs team to support the business line leadership in developing, testing, and operating mission-critical spacecraft and space systems. This role focuses on enhancing executive productivity by managing the General Manager’s schedule, coordinating travel and expenses, tracking long-term goals, and preparing documents or spreadsheets. Additionally, the individual will partner with the Head of Operations to manage office functions and support engineering staff in meeting technical objectives efficiently. Key requirements include over five years of experience in an administrative role for a senior executive, strong communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle sensitive information. The ideal candidate possesses organizational expertise to manage multiple priorities at a rapid pace while navigating the complexities of spacecraft technical development within the defense and aerospace domain.

What you'll do

  • Manage the General Manager's schedule and ensure all activities align with core priorities.
  • Coordinate travel planning, logistics, and expense reports for leadership.
  • Track long-term goals and prepare documents, spreadsheets, and data products for corporate functions.
  • Facilitate meetings with customers and partners while ensuring all security requirements are met.
  • Provide administrative support for design reviews, proposals, and other engineering milestones.
  • Partner with the Head of Operations to maintain office culture and environment.
  • Resolve operational problems using a data-driven and people-centric approach.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of experience in an administrative role for a senior executive with significant office management tasks.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills across a wide dynamic range.
  • Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities at a rapid pace.
  • Must demonstrate high emotional intelligence and the ability to solve problems in a data-driven and people-centric manner.
  • Must maintain a high level of integrity when handling sensitive information.
  • Must have a proven ability to understand the lifecycle of spacecraft technical development and work effectively with engineering teams.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-growth technology companies is preferred; experience in independent support roles is preferred.

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