Executive Assistant to the CEO

Executive Assistant To The CEO

This is a high-impact administrative and office management role at the center of a company in rapid growth mode. As Executive Assistant to CEO Paul Lichty, you will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and serve as the operational hub that keeps the CEO's world organized and running smoothly. The CSO leads investor relations, public relations, and external communications on Paul's behalf your role is to make sure Paul's time, travel, and whereabouts are managed, the office runs seamlessly, and the broader leadership team stays on track against key deadlines. This role is ideal for a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives on creating order, anticipating needs, and being the reliable person everyone can count on.

What You'll Do

• Calendar & Schedule Management
• Travel & Logistics
• Office Management
• Executive Deadline & Deliverable Management
• Document & Knowledge Management
• Internal Coordination & Communications Support

What You Bring

• 37+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or Senior Administrative professional supporting a C-suite executive
• Demonstrated experience managing office operations, not just executive calendars you're comfortable owning the physical and operational environment
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft SharePoint, including building and maintaining folder structures and managing document permissions
• Experience tracking executive or cross-functional deliverables and holding stakeholders accountable to deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• A proactive, self-starter mindset you anticipate needs before they're stated and follow through without being asked
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable corresponding professionally on behalf of an executive's office
• High emotional intelligence and discretion when handling sensitive scheduling, personnel, or business information
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook), Zoom, and travel booking platforms
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth, or pre-IPO/public company environment is a strong plus
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt quickly as priorities shift

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the base salary range for this position is: $75,000 $95,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role includes: equity participation (RSUs) a meaningful differentiator as Forge Nano prepares to list on NASDAQ under the ticker "NANO"; comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and company holidays; opportunities for professional growth as the company scales toward and beyond its public listing.

Why Forge Nano

Join a company at a defining moment going public on NASDAQ with a $1.2B+ valuation and a mission critical to U.S. national security and technology leadership. Work within a tight-knit leadership team where your contributions are visible and valued every day. A role with real scope you're not just supporting one person, you're helping run the executive office of a publicly traded company. A role that grows with the company as Forge Nano scales, so does the impact of this position.

Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.