What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff position at True Anomaly?
A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, facilitating executive engagements, and ensuring the effective execution of the company's objectives. The Chief of Staff is part of our Executive Leadership Team, and requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for process improvement and strategic implementation, ensuring the smooth functioning of executive systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Additional Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
OUR MISSION
The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together
The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, facilitating executive engagements, and ensuring the effective execution of the company's objectives. The Chief of Staff is part of our Executive Leadership Team, and requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for process improvement and strategic implementation, ensuring the smooth functioning of executive systems and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Planning & Execution
- Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to define company initiatives, implement strategies to execute against them, and monitor and report the progress against these initiatives.
- Support the company’s battle rhythm, driving key leadership meetings, track action items, and drive task completion.
- Act as a key stakeholder in problem solving and implement improvement measures.
- Operations
- Drive the day-to-day operations of the CEO office, helping to set priorities, manage time effectively, and support internal and external communications.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across teams, acting as a liaison between the executive team and other employees.
- Establish and enforce standard operating procedures, including but not limited to management of our OKRs.
- Execute meeting preparation and follow-up activities.
- Special Projects
- Own ad hoc initiatives and projects small to large with a “no job too small” mentality and a bias towards ownership and impact.
- Stay updated on emerging trends and evaluate their impact to the business.
- Act as an advisor and thought partner for new ideas and initiatives.
- Prepare presentations and communications – qualitative and quantitative - for executives, investors, the Board of Directors, and external speaking opportunities.
- Leadership, People & Culture
- Act as counsel and decision support to the CEO, ensuring effectiveness of communications and analytical support.
- Act as a proxy to the CEO, help streamline decision making and provide leverage to the entire leadership team.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Implement and maintain security measures for sensitive information.
- Create and review internal and external communications.
- Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of related experience and a minimum of 7 years in project management or a strategic role.
- Must be able to hold a TS/SCI clearance and be willing to submit for polygraph.
- Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous environment and address issues without specific direction.
- Strategic mindset to identify areas for improvement and bridge gaps between functions.
- Ability to collaborate with the Leadership Team and influence without direct authority.
- Strong prioritization skills to complete multiple tasks and projects within critical deadlines.
- Strong data analytic capability and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and interact with senior management.
- Ability to safeguard sensitive information and respect confidentiality.
- Understanding of detailed program financial management and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Comprehensive knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.
- Base Salary: $172,000-$320,000
- Equity Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Additional Requirements
- Work Location—On-site in Denver, CO, with a willingness to travel as required (up to 25%).
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
We value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Salary : $172,000 - $320,000
