Executive Assistant (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Washington, DC; on-site. The role involves coordination across multiple time zones and domestic and international travel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations under export regulations.

Salary: $90,000–$130,000 per year, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is a Series C startup developing mass-producible, inherently safe microreactors for terrestrial, underwater, and space applications.

What you will do

• Coordinate the Chief Nuclear Officer’s complex calendar, meetings, and domestic and international travel.
• Support scheduling for the broader DC team and manage office operations.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, presentations, reports, and follow-up communications.
• Manage confidential projects, documents, and communications with investors and partners.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership, internal teams, government officials, and public and private partners.
• Conduct research and light analysis, and track project timelines and leadership deliverables.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience supporting C-level executives, ideally in government, technology, defense, or a high-growth startup.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Slack.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, proactive execution, emotional intelligence, and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control work authorization requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission focused on advanced nuclear energy, defense, climate impact, and expanding human presence in space.
• Values systems thinking, end-user focus, unconventional problem-solving, in-person collaboration, and operating effectively amid uncertainty.
• Opportunity to work with leadership, investors, government stakeholders, and external partners.
• Significant stock option package in addition to salary.