Chief of Staff (COS)
Core
Operational foundation of the executive office, acting as strategic advisor, executive team leader, and organizational architect to drive enterprise priorities from strategy to execution.
Role type
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Builds
Enterprise operating cadence, organizational infrastructure, and strategic execution across engineering, operations, BD, talent, finance, and compliance.
Domain
Space, defense, and national security technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic advisory, executive team leadership, organizational design, M&A evaluation, cross-functional execution, KPI dashboard management, special project leadership, discretion and confidentiality
Preferred skills
Technical background (engineering, computer science, physics), management consulting or investment banking experience, energetics/space systems/hypersonics knowledge, M&A due diligence/integration leadership
Technologies
Strategic planning tools, reporting cadences, accountability systems
Responsibilities
Challenge assumptions and provide counsel on organizational design, market positioning, and capital allocation; architect executive agendas and track commitments; build meeting frameworks and decision templates; engage with M&A targets and strategic partners; drive cross-functional execution on enterprise initiatives; maintain strategic KPI dashboard; lead special projects including acquisition integration and restructuring
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
