Administrative Assistant II - New Glenn

Join Blue Origin's New Glenn Team

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!

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a passionate, collaborative, and accomplished team of experts, you will provide high-impact administrative and operational support for the New Glenn business unit. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of New Glenn execution and operations by enabling leaders and teams to operate efficiently and focus on their most critical work.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role requires strong organizational and multitasking skills, discretion, and professionalism to ensure efficiency and support the New Glenn program. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities may include:

• Calendar & Priority Management Manage complex calendars across time zones, prioritize meetings, resolve conflicts, and rebalance 1:1s and lower-priority meetings in favor of higher-impact work.
• Travel & Expense Coordinate domestic and international travel, including airfare, lodging, ground transportation, and onsite logistics. Process expense reports
• Meeting Preparation & Events Prepare materials and context for key meetings and reviews. Plan and execute logistics for org meetings, site visits, and team-building events, including venue, catering, and onsite support.
• Information Flow & Org Enablement Ensure decisions, actions, and updates are communicated to VPs, their directs, and extended teams. Serve as a knowledgeable "guidepost" on policies, purchasing, travel, expenses, and internal tools, promoting a self-service culture.
• Systems, Process & Automation Create and maintain trackers and simple processes that support smooth org operations (e.g., leadership cadences, events, seating and moves). Act as an early adopter and advocate for productivity, AI, and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 and workflow platforms), identifying opportunities to streamline administrative work and sharing best practices with other admins.
• Workplace & Space Planning Serve as a point of contact for seating and employee moves across sites. Gather and clarify requirements, develop scenarios aligned with headcount and org changes, coordinate execution with Facilities and other business units, and communicate plans, timelines, and impacts to affected teams and leadership.
• Special Projects Provide administrative support for special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Employee engagement: Participate in planning and executing employee engagement activities to foster a positive work environment

Skills & Qualifications:

Required

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Proven ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion and collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and comfort learning new tools and systems.
• Ability to work fully onsite at our Kent, WA location, with occasional travel to other Blue Origin sites as business needs require.
• 3 years of administrative, office management, facilities coordination, or related experience.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

• 3 years of administrative experience with increasing scope and responsibility.
• Experience in aerospace, technology, manufacturing, or other complex, engineering-driven environments.
• Experience serving as a primary point of contact for seating, space planning, or employee moves in partnership with Facilities.
• Familiarity with Concur, Navan, and common facilities or ticketing systems.
• Experience using or building basic automations or workflows (e.g., Power Automate, PowerApps, or similar tools).
• Experience mentoring or enabling other administrative professionals and driving consistency in administrative processes.

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $27.67 - $38.73

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.

Export Control Regulations

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

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in