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Executive Assistant (Business DevelopmentGovernment Relations)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington DC, WA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 125000 - 175000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
As an Executive Assistant at Impulse you will support the VPs of business development and government relations and manage the Impulse Washington DC office. This role combines traditional executive support with office and team management providing the organizational nexus for the small
but very active BD and GR teams.
NOTE: this role is an onsite position in Impulses Washington DC office
NOTE: this role is an onsite position in Impulses Washington DC office
Responsibilities
- Own and optimize complex high-volume BD and GR calendars coordinating travel as necessary
- Interface with government customers industry partners and Impulse teams
- Anticipate needs and dynamically adjust schedules based on shifting priorities
- Own the conference and event planning process for BD and GR; managing the calendar of conferences engaging with conference organizers to manage Impulse participation as well as internal stakeholders to coordinate their participation
- Work from the DC office maintain an Impulse presence
- Engage with the office building management triage any requests of or
from them; including office supplies drinks snacks - Manage the visitor badging system and coordinate badges for visitors
- Serve as an integral member of the BD and GR team
- Manage BD and GR deliverables schedules and milestones including proposals white papers and presentations
- Ensure coordination and information flow across the BD and GR teams and
with other Impulse teams including mission management engineering
program management finance security IT and marketing - Manage BD and GR information tools and repositories including: Confluence (documentation) Excel (data analysis) SharePoint (data repository) PowerPoint / Canva (presentations) Slack (primary communication channel)
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 10 years supporting senior leaders in a dynamic environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel Outlook PowerPoint and SharePoint)
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university
- 8 years of demonstrated executive assistant experience supporting business development and legal leadership in aerospace hardware or manufacturing environments
- 4 years of demonstrated executive administrative experience with aerospace or start-up companies
- Demonstrated experience managing an office
- Demonstrated proficiency with Confluence SharePoint and Slack or similar tools
- Active security clearance
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
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