The Opportunity: Chief of Staff

Location: Denver, CO (30 mins NW)

Company Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, execution-oriented Chief of Staff to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer at a growing, defense tech startup. This role acts as a strategic partner to the CEO, helping translate priorities into action, align teams, and ensure progress on the company’s most important initiatives.

The Chief of Staff will operate across both strategic and tactical domains—supporting planning processes, strengthening operational cadence, and enabling effective executive decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and seeks broad exposure to leadership and company-building.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive organization-wide planning processes, including quarterly priorities and execution tracking

• Coordinate cross-functional strategic initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through

• Establish and maintain executive operating rhythms, including leadership meetings and planning cycles

• Support preparation for board-level and stakeholder meetings, including materials and logistics

• Partner with executive leadership on special projects, analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving

• Leverage data-driven and AI-enabled tools to improve insights, planning, and execution

• Manage executive priorities, scheduling, and preparation to maximize leadership effectiveness

Work Environment & Compensation

• Hybrid work environment with regular in-person collaboration and flexible remote work

• Periodic travel for company events as needed

• Location: Denver, CO (30 mins NW)