Chief of Staff to the President

1w1 week ago

CHAOS Industries

San Francisco, US · Full-time · $175,000 – $250,000

About this role

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams. The company seeks a Chief of Staff to the President to bring structure, momentum, and clarity to operations. This role partners closely with the President to align teams and turn strategy into measurable progress.

Daily work involves prioritizing the President's time, decisions, and focus areas while preparing materials for board meetings and investor updates. Own the company-wide operating rhythm, including annual planning, quarterly OKR setting, and business reviews. Lead cross-functional execution on high-priority initiatives like product launches and facility buildouts.

CHAOS Industries, founded in 2022, has raised $1 billion from investors like 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. Headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in San Francisco, Washington D.C., San Diego, Seattle, and London. Operate in a fast-moving defense technology environment with evolving threats.

Build order out of complexity, work across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and GTM teams. Drive organizational discipline through consistent meeting rhythms and accountability practices. Shape the company's trajectory with direct impact on outcomes.

Requirements

Experience running an operating plan using OKRs in a high-growth or complex environment
Strong track record of driving execution across multiple teams and functions
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Comfort working in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior audiences
Ability to influence without formal authority and hold teams accountable
Background in finance, strategy, consulting, or operations
Experience building or managing dashboards, KPIs, and forecasting models

Responsibilities

Work closely with the President to prioritize time, decisions, and focus areas
Prepare materials for board meetings, executive reviews, and investor updates
Own the company-wide operating rhythm, including annual planning and quarterly OKR setting
Lead the design, rollout, and tracking of OKRs across all departments
Lead high-priority initiatives spanning multiple teams such as product launches and facility buildouts
Build and maintain dashboards that track key performance indicators and OKRs
Establish consistent meeting rhythms, reporting structures, and accountability practices
Improve internal communication and visibility across teams