Chief of Staff, Tactical Recon & Strike

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a highly capable and strategic Chief of Staff to partner directly with our SVP of the Tactical Recon and Strike Division. This role is at the nexus of strategy and execution, providing critical support across a broad spectrum of responsibilities, from strategic planning and cross‑functional integration to executive operations and high‑impact project leadership. You will be entrusted with enhancing the operational cadence of the TRS team, ensuring alignment with key stakeholders across Anduril, and representing the SVP in crucial internal forums. Your ability to synthesize complex information, drive consensus, and manage diverse initiatives will be key to enabling the TRS division to achieve its ambitious goals. Join us to play a central role in shaping the future of TRS and contributing to Anduril's groundbreaking work. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. This position can be located in Costa Mesa CA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the TRS SVP, helping to drive clarity and focus across a broad portfolio of initiatives. Cross‑Functional Integration: Design and manage how the TRS team interfaces with key stakeholders across the company (Finance, Government Relations, Strategic Growth, etc.), ensuring effective collaboration, information flow, and alignment. Executive Operations: Prepare and facilitate TRS‑related content for executive meetings, All Hands, and offsites—driving agenda setting, action tracking, and execution against key decisions. Governance Structure: Own and drive business rhythm for the TRS team, including quarterly QBRs, strategic planning, internal business reviews, and team communications. Stakeholder Management: Represent the TRS SVP in internal forums, ensuring that communication is aligned, timely, and driving the desired outcomes with the broader division and Anduril leadership. Project & Initiative Leadership: Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional strategic initiatives from ideation through to execution and measurement.

WHO YOU ARE

You possess a track record of demonstrated success as a Chief of Staff or in a comparable COO‑like capacity, providing critical strategic and operational support to senior executives. Your communication skills are unparalleled, particularly in executive writing, where you excel at distilling intricate concepts into digestible, actionable recommendations and communications. You are a master at leading and executing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects, consistently delivering impactful results on time and within scope. Your organizational prowess is matched by your systems‑thinking approach, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and that initiatives are driven to full completion. Highly emotionally intelligent, you inspire trust and maintain the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality when managing sensitive information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

12+ years of progressive professional experience, with at least 8–10 years ideally in strategic operations, business leadership, management consulting, or supporting senior executives in high‑growth, complex environments. Demonstrated success in a Chief of Staff, Chief Operating Officer, or similar executive leadership support role, with a proven track record of transformative contributions. You are recognized as an authority in executive strategy, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MS) or other advanced degree. Experience in the defense, aerospace, or advanced technology sectors. Familiarity with scaling operations within a rapidly growing technology company. Experience in organizations with significant government relations or regulatory components. Salary Range: $166,000 – $220,000 USD. Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, explore Our Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neura Market