Senior Executive Assistant

Location: Marietta, GA (Predominantly Onsite with Flexibility) Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits + Equity Opportunity Our client is a venture-backed technology company operating at the forefront of innovation in the space and advanced technology sectors. With significant backing, a growing customer base, and ambitious expansion plans, they are developing next-generation solutions designed to support critical commercial and government missions. As the company continues to scale, they are seeking an experienced Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the CEO and play a critical role in supporting executive operations, stakeholder engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The Opportunity This is not a traditional Executive Assistant position. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, helping manage priorities, coordinate key initiatives, and represent the executive office across internal and external stakeholders. You''ll be expected to bring structure to a fast-moving environment, anticipate challenges before they arise, and ensure the CEO remains focused on the highest-value activities. This role offers significant visibility across the business and exposure to customers, investors, vendors, partners, and senior leadership. The ideal candidate enjoys operating in dynamic environments, building strong relationships, and becoming an extension of the executive they support. Key Responsibilities Executive Partnership Manage the CEO's highly dynamic calendar, priorities, and scheduling Coordinate meetings, executive briefings, and strategic initiatives Anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems before they arise Track action items, commitments, and follow-ups across multiple stakeholders Act as a trusted gatekeeper and strategic partner to the CEO Stakeholder & Relationship Management Attend meetings with customers, investors, vendors, partners, and leadership teams Build and maintain professional relationships with key external stakeholders Serve as an extension of the CEO in communications, follow-ups, and coordination activities Ensure actions and commitments from meetings are documented and executed Support the CEO in maintaining strong relationships across the business ecosystem Travel & Logistics Coordinate extensive domestic and international travel for the CEO Travel alongside the CEO when required to support meetings, events, conferences, customer visits, and strategic engagements Manage complex travel itineraries, logistics, accommodations, transportation, and scheduling Ensure seamless execution of travel plans in a fast-changing environment Executive Operations Coordinate interview scheduling and executive hiring activities Support leadership meetings, board interactions, and company events Manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism Create and improve processes that increase executive and organizational efficiency Assist with special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the company scales Requirements Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail Experience managing highly complex calendars and travel arrangements Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities High level of professionalism, discretion, and business judgment Ability to work independently while managing multiple competing priorities Comfortable representing executive leadership in meetings and external interactions Willingness and ability to travel extensively as required Preferred Experience Experience supporting founders or executive leadership within startup or growth-stage organizations Exposure to aerospace, defense, technology, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments Experience working closely with investors, customers, vendors, and strategic partners Experience implementing operational improvements and scalable processes What’s on Offer Opportunity to work directly alongside a visionary CEO and leadership team Significant exposure to customers, investors, partners, and executive decision-making Extensive responsibility and ownership from day one Fast-paced, mission-driven environment with meaningful impact Equity participation and long-term growth opportunities Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly scaling technology company Benefits pack including full insurance coverage, 6% 401k match, unlimited PTO and more. #J-18808-Ljbffr