Chief of Staff

The role

The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor and operational partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. This person will manage executive operations, strategic communications, and cross-functional programs to ensure company alignment and speed.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on business decisions and organizational priorities
• Own the CEO's operating rhythm including calendar, time prioritization, and meeting preparation
• Lead preparation for board meetings, investor updates, and executive offsites
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives across Engineering, Product, BD, Finance, and People Operations
• Identify and resolve misalignments and blockers across the leadership team
• Design and run the company's operating cadence including OKRs and strategic planning
• Develop executive-level communications and external briefings
• Partner with the executive team on organizational design and talent strategy
• Build relationships with investors, board members, customers, and government officials
• Lead or support special projects requiring direct CEO involvement

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in chief of staff, strategy, management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or a comparable role supporting senior executive leadership
• Demonstrated experience operating at the executive level partnering with a CEO, President, or C-suite leader
• Experience in defense, national security, aerospace, or a regulated technical environment
• Ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and deliver results without direct authority
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
• Experience designing and running executive operating cadences
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice to have

• Active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher
• Prior military service or significant experience working with military or government organisations
• Experience at a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company
• Background in management consulting, investment banking, or private equity with exposure to defence, aerospace, or national security sectors
• Experience supporting board of directors meetings, investor relations, and fundraising processes
• Familiarity with federal acquisition, government contracting, or defence procurement environments
• MBA or advanced degree from a leading institution

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero paycheck premiums for employee and family
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company match
• Equity grants for new hires
• Unlimited PTO
• 11 Paid holidays
• Company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in November and December
• Generous Parental Leave
• Military Leave for annual training or service requirements
• FSA
• DCFSA
• HSA
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required

About the company

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company developing solutions for the autonomous orchestration of unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space.