Chief of Staff

Company background

We are a low-cost, swarm robotics company for industry and defense.  We see a world of ubiquitous low-cost robots transforming almost all aspects of society, but we see an urgent need in the defense industry.  We focus on building swarms of robots that incorporate a low-cost BOM, an autonomous stack optimized for off the shelf components, and a global planner that enables swarm capabilities for groups of robots to accomplish sophisticated tasks.  

Our first product is a defense application building Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs), collectively termed - Attritable, Networked, Tactical Swarm (ANTS).  Each UGV in ANTS is an independently-tasked, attritable robot designed for on-demand and autonomous mobility.  When operating as a swarm, ANTS is capable of executing more advanced and coordinated, high-level capabilities across a battlespace.  ANTS will help solve some of the DoD’s biggest problems that will save lives and increase defense capabilities.

Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to join our leadership team and support the CEO in driving key strategic initiatives and operational efficiency. This is a high-impact role that will serve as an extension of the CEO.  This role will focus on ensuring the seamless execution of the company’s vision, aligning the senior leadership team, and coordinating mission-critical projects. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and leadership skills honed in management consulting, private equity, and/or military environments.

As Chief of Staff, you will play a critical role contributing to cross-functional teams, managing priority projects, and acting as a strategic advisor to the CEO. The role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, combined with the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Work closely with the CEO to drive the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring all efforts align with our mission and long-term goals.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration between departments, managing the flow of information and ensuring the timely delivery of key initiatives. Lead special projects and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• CEO Liaison: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO. Support the CEO in analysis, decision-making, strategic planning, and external communication.
• Operational Efficiency: Analyze and optimize business processes to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations. Focus on improving resource allocation and driving performance across all teams.
• Problem Solving & Decision Support: Provide data-driven insights to support key decisions, leveraging your analytical skills to solve complex business challenges.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the CEO in high-level meetings and negotiations.
• Reporting & Metrics: Track the performance of strategic initiatives, compiling reports for the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Directors to ensure transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Military experience (strongly preferred).
• MBA from a top-tier business school.
• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or another high-performance business environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate teams, and deliver results in dynamic, high-stakes settings.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional data modeling and analysis skills required to create complex financial models.
• Strong writing skills to synthesize complex topics into cogent written documents.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior leadership, external stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a high-paced, evolving startup environment.