Impulse Space · 1 week ago
Chief of Staff
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on shaping space policy and securing partnerships. They are seeking a Chief of Staff/Office Manager to support executive priorities and ensure smooth daily operations in their DC office.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide executive team support to DC-based leaders, including calendar management, travel coordination, and preparation for high-stakes meetings (e.g., Capitol Hill briefings, NASA/DOD engagements); interface effectively with civil and national security directors to facilitate seamless collaboration and alignment on priorities
Facilitate internal communications and collaboration between DC, HQ (Redondo Beach, CA), and remote teams; track action items from strategy sessions and ensure follow-through
Assist with business development: Research policy landscapes, prepare briefing materials, and coordinate outreach to government stakeholders, lawmakers, and industry partners
Monitor legislative and regulatory news or developments relevant to aerospace (e.g., FAA, NASA funding, export controls) and flag opportunities/risks alongside your civil and national security director peers
Support event planning, such as the 4-6 major industry annual conferences, policy roundtables, or networking receptions in DC
Oversee day-to-day office operations: Manage supplies, landlord relationship, vendor relationships, IT maintenance, and facilities maintenance for our ~3,000 sq ft space (conference rooms, open seating, kitchenette)
Coordinate logistics for off-site activities: arrange team travel, and support hybrid/virtual setups
Foster team culture: Organize morale-boosting events, manage budgets for office perks, and ensure a welcoming, productive environment
Act as the go-to for ad-hoc needs: From troubleshooting AV in conference rooms to liaising with building management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of demonstrated experience in administrative, operations, or chief of staff roles; experience in government affairs, tech startups, or aerospace/defense preferred
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to juggle priorities in a dynamic setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable interfacing with executives, VPs, Directors, policymakers, and vendors
Preferred
DC-area knowledge: Familiarity with Capitol Hill navigation, federal agencies (e.g., NASA, FAA, DOD), and local networking
Startup mindset: Resourceful, adaptable, and excited about space tech
5+ years demonstrated experience working in the new space industry; specifically within an administrative capacity
Benefits
Long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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