At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for partnering with and providing administrative support to the Vice President of TASER, Robotics, and New Ventures. You will provide calendar, meeting, and travel assistance to maximize efficient use of resources, manage logistics for events, team off-sites and dinners, and help with other detailed, complex, and confidential duties and projects as needed.
You have a positive, can-do attitude, excellent communications skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. You act with integrity and have demonstrated success meeting tight deadlines while managing multiple projects and priorities. You are highly organized with superb attention to detail, and a highly customer-centric attitude.
Your Day to Day
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to two senior leaders within Axon’s R&D organization, including managing and organizing calendars, coordinating travel, and aligning meetings with stakeholders across multiple time zones.
- Handle confidential matters while engaging with senior-level contacts internally and externally, resolving scheduling conflicts proactively to optimize executives' time.
- Ensure meeting preparedness by securing materials in advance and anticipating requirements, including venue selection, technology setup, and guest access.
- Manage communications and document preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief of Staff and other R&D Executive Assistants on strategic initiatives and manage leadership team expenses
- Own and maintain team distribution lists
- Plan and coordinate details for events, team off-sites and dinners as well assist with catering for internal meetings and lunches etc.
- Assist with ad hoc projects
- Prioritize and own multiple projects simultaneously, follow through on requests in a timely manner, and bring awareness to areas of improvement
- Work independently and as a team collaborator with the ability to change direction quickly and often without having all the details
- Complete and approve expense reports and reimbursements
- Onsite to provide support on a needed basis
Attributes
- Dealing with Ambiguity: Adapt to change, make informed decisions with incomplete information, and manage uncertainty.
- Planning and Organizing: Establish clear action plans, balance multiple priorities, and utilize resources effectively.
- Interpersonal Savvy: Build strong relationships with diplomacy and emotional intelligence across all levels.
- Quick Learner: Adapt rapidly to new challenges and processes, demonstrating eagerness to absorb knowledge.
- Self-Starter: Independently complete projects with initiative while anticipating and addressing needs.
- Time Management: Prioritize effectively and meet deadlines with urgency to support dynamic business needs.
- Written/Oral Communications: Communicate clearly with appropriate tailoring for different audiences.
- Stakeholder Focus: Anticipate needs and deliver high-quality solutions supporting organizational objectives.
- Team Morale & Culture Awareness: Foster a positive work environment and ensure alignment and motivation within the team.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in all tasks, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Analyze situations and find innovative, practical solutions under pressure.
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in an executive assistant role, including 2+ years supporting a Vice President or higher.
- Demonstrated experience planning large, complex events internally and externally.
- Outstanding organizational and exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with collaboration tools like Slack and Quip.
- High sense of urgency and follow-up; capable of handling tasks with competing urgency.
- Flexible work hours to support team across time zones
- Passion for Axon’s mission and values and enthusiasm to learn and grow with the company
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting executives in Engineering or related STEM fields.
- Experience collaborating with Chief's of Staff.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Ability to work autonomously and flexibility to be onsite as needed for events.
What else
- We believe in career development and helping you become the best version of yourself. In addition to your day to day interactions with leaders across R&D, there will be opportunities to work on special projects with R&D team members as well as partner functions, including Marketing, Finance, Sales, and Operations. These are voluntary and will be guided by your own personal goals and availability.
This role is based out of our Scottsdale or Boston location and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Benefits That Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401K with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Robust parental leave policy
- An award-winning office/working environment
- Ride along with police officers to see them use our technology and get inspired
- And more...
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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