Executive Assistant
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 21 days ago · $92,820 - $125,580
or apply directly on Varda Space Industries's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 48 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
The Executive Assistant at Varda will provide administrative support to the Pharma, Business Development, and Government Affairs leadership teams. Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating travel and meetings, assisting with event planning, and ensuring a welcoming office environment. The role requires a proactive approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of administrative or executive assistant experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional presence with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and work independently
Nice to have
- Experience in startups and/or fast-paced tech environments
- Aerospace experience
- Experience in a high-touch, employee-facing or customer service–oriented role (e.g., hospitality, service industry, client services)
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- Role is on-site in El Segundo, CA
- No remote work mentioned
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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