Picogrid

Executive Assistant

El Segundo, CA · Internship

No sponsorship$90k-$130kDetected 4 days ago

Project ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

You'll work directly with all three of our co-founders: our CEO, Head of Engineering, and Head of Growth, sitting at the center of everything we do.
You'll see across the full company, from engineering and product to BD, partnerships, and fundraising.

Own the calendars of three co-founders, managing priorities, resolving conflicts, and making proactive judgment calls about what earns their time
Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and follow-up actions for meetings with investors, partners, government stakeholders, and internal leadership
Manage complex domestic and international travel end-to-end, including anticipating changes and building contingency into every itinerary
Support light office operations and handle ad hoc research, office vendor coordination, and logistical problem-solving as needs arise
Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world.
We designed this role intentionally as a launchpad.
A successful hire will learn how decisions get made at Picogrid, develop deep pattern recognition about what it takes to build a defense startup, and ultimately will have the option to hire their own replacement and move into a functional role on the team.
If you're a sharp executor who wants a front-row seat to building a company and a clear path to more, this is for you.
See the full picture of how a company operates, from engineering and product to BD, partnerships, fundraising, and team-building
This role is explicitly designed to develop you into a strategist and operator; we will invest in your growth and expect you to outgrow the position

Proficiency with calendar and productivity tools (Google Workspace, Slack, and other project management tools)
US Citizenship required (ITAR requirements)
Bachelor's degree required
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Extensive experience (5+ years) of supporting high level executives in dynamic and fast moving environments
Previous internship or 1-2 years of experience in Federal government (eg.
Congress, Executive agencies, Pentagon) or policy think tanks and consultancies (eg.
Albright Stonebridge Group, CSIS, Forbes Tate)
Direct exposure to how a high-growth defense startup makes decisions at the executive level
Get a genuine foot in the door of the defense tech world, working alongside people who have already built and scaled companies in this space
we will invest in your growth and expect you to outgrow the position

Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security.
Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
our CEO, Head of Engineering, and Head of Growth, sitting at the center of everything we do.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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