Chief of Staff
Core
Right hand to the CEO ensuring executive focus, operational discipline, and cross-functional alignment as the company scales rapidly.
Role type
Senior Chief of Staff (Strategic Operator)
Builds
Operational execution and strategic alignment for an AI-powered defense startup
Domain
Defense technology / AI / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Executive triage, operational offloading, strategic alignment, partner & client diplomacy, cross-functional execution, meeting governance
Preferred skills
Defense tech background, contract execution experience, C-suite Chief of Staff experience, security clearance
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Monitor and prioritize CEO communications; manage complex operational tasks; align leadership priorities with engineering/ops teams; represent executive leadership in external partner/client meetings; drive executive meeting agendas and accountability