Lead Executive Assistant

OpenGov, a mission-driven company focused on improving government transparency and efficiency. As a Lead Executive Assistant, you will provide strategic and operational support to the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact beyond traditional administrative work.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, culturally-attuned partner who excels at managing complex executive priorities while serving as a cultural bridge across the organization

About OpenGov

• Intellectually curious about how organizations work and how to make them work better
• Anticipates needs before they're asked for
• Strategic Mindset

Responsibilities

• You will manage complex calendars, facilitate communication between executives, prepare meeting materials, and optimize processes.
• Additionally, you will lead culture and events initiatives, explore AI tools for productivity, and share best practices with the admin team.
• Coordination of high-impact events, offsites, and initiatives that strengthen company culture and engagement.
• Management of complex calendars for the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel across multiple time zones and business priorities.
• Identification of opportunities to streamline recurring processes and documentation of processes to maintain operational playbooks.
• Communication & Influence
• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information
• Comfortable communicating with executives, boards, and employees
• Understands the business context behind decisions and initiatives
• Maintains objectivity and professionalism in complex situations
• Cultural Intelligence & EQ

Requirements

• Judgment & Discretion
• Balances professionalism with warmth; demonstrates OpenGov values in daily interactions
• Learning Agility & Curiosity
• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Ability to distill complex information into clear executive summaries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Quick learner who becomes fluent in OpenGov's business, products, and culture
• Thinks beyond the immediate task to broader impact
• High emotional intelligence with ability to build trust and read the room across all levels of the organization

Obsessive attention to detail while managing high complexity

• Demonstrates good judgment about what needs escalation vs. what you can handle independently
• Strong time management and ability to juggle competing priorities
• Comfortable with technology and eager to learn new tools
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft executive-level materials
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating executive priorities.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or similar role supporting C-suite executives
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar), Microsoft Office, and productivity tools

Preferred

Operational Excellence

• Experience working with AI-powered automation tools to enhance efficiency
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple executives simultaneously or leading a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in SaaS, Technology, or a high-growth startup environment
• Familiarity with project management tools
• Notary commission, or willingness to become a notary

Pay

USD 125,000 - 140,000