Chief of Staff to the CEO

Vannin Chief of Staff has been retained by an innovative aerospace company to find a Chief of Staff to the CEO - a seasoned entrepreneur in scaling and selling companies in the aerospace, consumer electronics and internet sectors. Our client is stepping into an era of rapid expansion as they work to launch new technology that will expand humanity’s frontier into the solar system. Recognized as one of LA’s Best Places to Work 2023, this is a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth.

The Chief of Staff role will focus on launching and leading the rhythm of business, leading strategic initiatives and driving the culture of accountability across the company. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic, operational, project management, and leadership skills. Additionally, they should possess exceptional attention to detail, initiative, and critical thinking skills. They are curious, adaptable, and comfortable managing change and ambiguity. They enjoy solving complex problems, are highly collaborative, and operate with a strong bias toward action and results.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located on-site at company HQ in Long Beach, CA.

Candidate Must Have:

• Proven experience at an aerospace or high-tech company in a Chief of Staff or strategic business operations leadership position
• 5+ years of project and change management expertise
• Demonstrate analytical and logic skills with a focus problem solving frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent GSuite/Microsoft office skills
• Scaling startups from 200-1000+ employees preferred
• Management consulting experience is a plus

Compensation range: DOE $175-225k + equity and benefits

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.