Program Assistant

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Washington, DC · AFS : Discovery Engineering : Bowser Engineering

Program Assistant role at Anduril, a defense technology company. This role provides administrative and operational support to program leadership, focusing on logistical aspects, scheduling, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and documentation. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience supporting programs or senior executives in a corporate or defense environment is preferred. The role is based in Washington, DC, and requires eligibility for a U.S. security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. Assist program leadership with planning and coordinating visits from Anduril’s customer and VIP USG visits
  2. Respond to customer requests for support with Anduril infrastructure (such as badging, IT, and visit requests)
  3. Coordinate program level reviews of engineering, finance, and schedule data
  4. Submits outgoing and incoming visit requests for external and internal engagements and tracks status
  5. Proactively manage program calendar and personal calendars

Skills

Required

  • 2+ years administrative experience supporting programs or senior level executives
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills
  • Proficient in scheduling meetings while managing multiple constraints
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance

Nice to have

  • Defense Contractor OR Tech Start-Up Experience
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance (or higher)

What the JD emphasized

  • critical to national security