Chief of Staff @ Anduril

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Anduril is defining the future of defense, and we’re looking for a Chief of Staff to support the Maritime US team. The ideal candidate brings high horsepower with operating experience and strong Interpersonal skills. The ability to build trust quickly in a fast-paced environment and execute with high dependability is critical to success in this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Act as a trusted advisor to the general manager, providing strategic counsel and support on all matters pertaining to the business line.
Facilitate the decision-making process by coordinating information flow, ensuring communication clarity, and aligning priorities within the organization.
Lead strategic initiatives and projects as directed by the general manager, ensuring they align with the overall business strategy and objectives.
Coordinate and prepare for executive leadership meetings, including setting agendas, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through.
Drive the execution of the business strategy by working closely with department heads, identifying potential roadblocks, and devising solutions to overcome them.
Liaise between the general manager and other stakeholders, including employees, customers, and industry partners, to ensure a cohesive and consistent approach to business operations.
Oversee high-level human resources functions, including talent acquisition strategies, leadership development, and succession planning.
Coordinate across the Maritime division, into other sites (domestic and international) to assist the Head of Division Operations in compiling a picture of overall Division performance
Represent the maritime US business in executive meetings and external events as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Operational experience in strategy, investment banking, or consulting preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Engineering field or equivalent practical experience preferred
Experience working at a US government contractor, subcontractor, or within the government preferred
Previous success as a Chief of Staff supporting Executives preferred
MBA or similar graduate degree preferred
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance

US Salary Range

$140,000—$210,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!

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