Chief of Staff

Chief Of StaffHarmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.About the RoleAs Chief of Staff, you will serve as the CEO's force multiplier, ensuring strategic priorities become executable work across the organization. You will improve operating cadence, eliminate bottlenecks, drive accountability, and free the CEO to remain focused on customers, investors, and strategic growth.This role is an enabler, not an administrator: you will anticipate problems before they surface, act with judgment in ambiguity, and be a trusted thought partner to executive leadership.ResponsibilitiesExecutive Operating RhythmEstablish and run the executive operating rhythm across the U.S. organizationImplement weekly executive operating reviews and improve meeting cadenceLead strategic planning and quarterly business reviewsIdentify organizational bottlenecks and recommend improvementsStrategic Execution & Cross-Functional CoordinationDrive execution of strategic priorities established by the CEOCoordinate cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Product, Engineering, Operations, and ManufacturingCreate and maintain a company-wide strategic initiative trackerManage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneouslyBoard & Executive CommunicationsPrepare Board of Directors materials and executive briefingsOwn the Board preparation process end-to-endBuild KPI dashboards and executive reportingPrepare the CEO for customer, investor, and stakeholder meetingsOrganizational BuildBuild scalable internal operating processes as the company growsSupport hiring priorities as the U.S. team scalesClose the loop daily with an executive action review with the CEOCandidate RequirementsExperience as Chief of Staff to a CEO or executive leadership, or Aide-de-Camp experienceBackground in senior program management or operations leadershipTrack record scaling organizations from startup through rapid growth, ideally at a venture-backed companyStrong executive communications, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership experienceBachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Political Science, or Economics; MBA preferred but not requiredMilitary leadership experience highly valued but not requiredAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (PowerPoint, Excel), project management tools, and CRM tools (HubSpot preferred)Highly organized systems thinker with strong business judgment and executive presenceEligibility to work in the U.S.; background check requirements may apply given the nature of the organization.We look forward to hearing how you can help shape the future of autonomous defense systems at Harmattan AI.