Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

About Powerus

Powerus is developing an advanced American autonomous systems platform aimed at moving, protecting, and sustaining essential assets in high-risk environments. Their combined expertise includes autonomous technologies, manufacturing, operations, and strategic acquisitions to serve defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial sectors globally.

Mission

The company's goal is to provide durable autonomous systems that enhance national security, boost operational safety, and extend organizational capabilities within complex settings.

Why Join

As Powerus experiences rapid expansion in defense, national security, and commercial markets, executive decision-making speeds have increased accordingly. This role offers a chance to be pivotal within the company by managing the most limited resource — executive time and information flow — in a dynamic, execution-oriented environment focused on operational growth.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Executive Assistant will manage calendar, travel, correspondence, and meeting organization while acting as a confidential intermediary between the CEO and key stakeholders. This position demands independent judgment in handling sensitive commercial, legal, and personnel matters; analytical skills for preparing the CEO for negotiations and board meetings; and discretion required to operate effectively within defense and national security domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and actively manage the CEO's calendar, prioritizing based on company goals and addressing conflicting demands without escalation.
• Arrange complex international and domestic travel, including itinerary planning, visa acquisition, security arrangements, and logistics.
• Prepare briefing materials, conduct background research, set agendas, provide documents in advance, and track follow-up actions to ready the CEO for engagements.
• Act as the main contact for the executive office, organizing correspondence and managing inquiries from clients, investors, board members, and government officials.
• Compose, review, and refine executive-level correspondence, internal communications, and materials for board meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for board and investor meetings, including scheduling, preparation of materials, and follow-up tasks.
• Monitor executive office decisions and commitments, ensuring actions are completed across the leadership team.
• Maintain strict confidentiality over commercial, legal, and personnel information.

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
• Minimum of 10 years supporting C-suite or senior executives, or comparable roles requiring independent judgment, confidentiality, and executive communication proficiency.
• Proven experience managing multifaceted calendars, international travel, and competing priorities for senior leadership.
• Experience preparing executives for board, investor, or key client interactions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive information with utmost discretion.

Preferred Experience

• Background in defense, national security, aerospace, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Previous work in law firms, investment banks, management consulting, or fast-paced professional environments.
• Roles extending beyond traditional administrative duties such as Chief of Staff or Executive Business Partner.
• Current or recent U.S. security clearance.
• Experience supporting founder-led or rapidly expanding businesses.

Additional Information

Powerus is committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering a diverse and mission-focused workforce. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and comply with applicable export control regulations necessary to work on government programs.