Executive Assistant to CEO and EVP/General Counsel, Primer
6–7 Month Contract
2-4 days a week in office (Pasadena, CA)
Automating data analysis
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Automating data analysis
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
2-4 days a week in office (Pasadena, CA)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make the world a safer place.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to temporarily support our CEO and EVP/General Counsel while our current EA is on maternity leave
- The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, thinks multiple steps ahead, and handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs
- Poised and professional; capable of handling sensitive information with integrity and discretion
- Clear and confident communicator — both verbal and written
- Relationship-oriented and approachable; builds trust across levels and functions
- Composed and calm under pressure; able to juggle multiple priorities
- Strong sense of judgment and self-direction
- Primer works closely with the U.S. defense and intelligence establishment. Any offer of employment is conditioned on an applicant or employee being able to meet any applicable government contract requirements
What the job involves
- This is a highly visible role that serves as an extension of the executives and is central to ensuring seamless operations at the highest levels of the organization
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CEO and EVP/General Counsel (and light support to an additional executive overseeing Government Affairs)
- Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones; schedule, confirm, and coordinate meetings with internal teams, partners, board members, and high-level stakeholders
- Ensure daily, weekly, and quarterly schedules are optimized and aligned with executive priorities
- Monitor and flag priority items across email, Slack, and other communication channels
- Arrange detailed travel itineraries and logistical planning for multi-city trips, including executive off-sites, board meetings, and industry events
- Support logistics and communication with board member offices as needed (e.g., coordinating schedules, travel, or material preparation)
- Assist with internal coordination for board meetings and pre-read materials in partnership with the CEO and other internal stakeholders
- Engage directly with external advisors to coordinate meeting logistics and support follow-up actions
- Maintain discretion and professionalism in all external-facing interactions on behalf of the executive office
- Own the preparation of executive materials, including briefing documents, meeting agendas, and company decks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and present visually polished slides for internal and external meetings
- Track deliverables and deadlines related to leadership workshops, off-sites, and strategic planning
- Help organize internal and executive-level meetings, including quarterly off-sites
- Partner with HR on company events hosted by the CEO or executive team
Our take
Primer is a leading technology company specializing in advanced machine learning. Since its founding, Primer has developed a suite of products built on a core set of computational engines: Structure, Ensemble, Event, Context, Difference, and Story. These engines form the foundation of Primer's analytic pipeline, enabling powerful document analysis and insight generation across multiple languages.
The modular architecture of Primer's platform allows for continuous development and improvement, providing customers with access to a diverse range of document types. By automating the extraction of information, large-scale, insight identification, and the generation of readable text and graphics, Primer makes complex data accessible and actionable.
This technology has been deployed by some of the world's largest government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and financial institutes. Its solutions have been used to address critical challenges, such as helping the Pentagon assess disinformation campaigns and identify Russian interference in Azerbaijan.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-31% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2023
$69m
SERIES D
Jun 2021
$110m
SERIES C
Total funding: $237.1m
Company benefits
- Health and wellness: Our comprehensive benefits prioritize the well-being of you and your family, offering premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, our wellness initiatives encompass mental health support and fitness incentives
- Programs for parents: Birthing parents receive up to 18 weeks of fully paid leave, while non-birthing parents enjoy 8 weeks. We also provide coverage for in vitro fertilization and egg-freezing
- Home-office stipend: All new hires are offered stipends for home office setup and mobile phone and home internet expenses
- Flexible time off: We value rest and rejuvenation outside of work and offer generous and flexible time off in addition to 12 paid holidays
- Retirement/401K: Start now to save for your future. We offer financial benefits and services to give you financial peace of mind
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Sean Moriarty
(CEO)Lead Independent Director at Eventbrite and Member of the Board of Directors at CoachArt. Former CEO and Board Director at Leaf Group.
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