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Defense Unicorns · 2 days ago

Chief of Staff

Remote - US

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$186K/yr - $225K/yr

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Responsibilities

Leverage available data to measure KPI’s and articulate the company’s performance story, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.

Develop, maintain and enhance methods for collecting and analyzing data to improve operational outcomes and support key decisions.

Collaborate with executive leadership to prepare for and execute Series B, or C funding rounds, showcasing a clear growth narrative and data-driven projections.

Create materials (e.g. investor updates, pitch decks, etc.) to communicate the company’s progress and milestones to stakeholders and investors, ensuring alignment and clarity on Defense Unicorns trajectory.

Own and manage the strategic planning framework, guiding teams and contributing from the ideation of business objectives through the translation into actionable plans.

Serve as the architect of company-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment and clear communication of objectives, metrics, and outcomes through all levels of the organization.

Act as a bridge and drive accountability between departments, creating processes and facilitating collaboration that enable operational efficiency and connect cross-functional initiatives to company-wide objectives.

Build and implement new structures, processes, and tools to support business objectives, especially in areas with limited existing frameworks.

Support the CEO and executive team in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, taking charge of critical projects to ensure timely execution.

Identify potential operational risks and develop mitigation strategies while fostering a culture of innovation and calculated risk-taking.

Lead discovery initiatives in new business areas, navigating ambiguity and implementing structure in uncharted territories.

Qualification

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Required

Strong operational background with a proven ability to translate strategic concepts into successful execution.

Ability to build structure and problem solve within a high-growth, remote environment.

Experience leveraging available data to measure KPI’s and articulate the company’s performance story.

Ability to develop, maintain and enhance methods for collecting and analyzing data to improve operational outcomes.

Experience collaborating with executive leadership to prepare for and execute funding rounds.

Ability to create materials to communicate the company’s progress and milestones to stakeholders and investors.

Experience owning and managing the strategic planning framework.

Ability to act as a bridge and drive accountability between departments.

Experience building and implementing new structures, processes, and tools to support business objectives.

Ability to identify potential operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Experience leading discovery initiatives in new business areas.

Preferred

A proven track record of having a high-impact in either Venture Capital or Private Equity, Operations role (e.g., Chief of Staff, VP of Operations, or similar) in a fast-growing startup, or Strategy Consulting.

Strong background in operational leadership with experience moving from concept to execution, particularly in data-constrained environments.

Demonstrated ability to drive measurable outcomes and provide data-backed insights and storytelling to executive teams and stakeholders.

Experience navigating Series B, C, or D funding rounds with a deep understanding of investor relations and funding strategies.

Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset.

Experience supporting business initiatives across functional areas to inform business strategy and evolution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to effectively interact with Mission Heroes, stakeholders, and team members at all levels of the organization and across all Departments.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

Premiums are 100% Company Paid

Health Reimbursement Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Company Stock Options

Home Office Setup Budget

Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)

Paid Parental Leave

Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions

Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)