CHAOS Industries · 6 days ago
Growth Lead - US Federal Agencies
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today’s realities. The Growth Lead will drive US federal business by aligning CHAOS’ technical capabilities to operational requirements at non-DOD departments and agencies, specifically targeting the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and Department of Transportation.
AerospaceGovernmentMilitaryNational Security
Responsibilities
Understand and translate the customer needs. Each department and agency has a language all its own. This role requires building trust with the customer, being in their environment, understanding their mission, and translating opportunities and requirements back to CHAOS
Priorities, requirements and champions. This role will develop intimate knowledge about what is most important, what is authorized, and who cares the most and has a budget
Navigation and partnership. There is a way to get things done - process, money, acquisition, advocacy, and execution. This role will develop the strategy and lead the work. Success in this role will make CHAOS the customer’s most trusted partner
Get out of the office. Be where the customer needs us, either in Washington or in the field. Learn and build trust through high-touch engagements. This is your hunting license
Qualification
Required
Intimate knowledge of the US national security landscape: Strategies, capability gaps, and where to go/who to ask to learn what you don't
Acquisition Understanding: Proven experience in federal acquisition, budgeting process, and requirements generation
Program/Project Management: Proven experience in developing requirements, scoping programs, and delivering to customers in the federal government
Enjoy getting your hands dirty – literally: CHAOS is an engineering-first company with a hardware component. This role will involve getting hands-on hardware in the field with customers
Risk tolerance: We intend to go with our customers to where they need us most to deliver
Location and Travel: Washington, DC, with regular domestic and occasional international travel, up to 10 days per month. Travel likely exceeds 10 days per month during the first 90-180 days
Security Clearance: An existing US security clearance (Secret or above)
Preferred
Radar, RF, sensor, weapons systems, or communications experience
Engineering background
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
FSA
HSA
Life insurance
Free daily lunch
‘No meeting Fridays’
Unlimited PTO
Casual dress code
Relocation assistance
Company
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems that give the ultimate advantage—domain dominance.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
Valor Equity PartnersAccel8VC
2025-11-13Series D· $510M
2025-04-30Series C· $275M
2024-11-13Series B· $145M
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