Deputy Chief of Staff - Office of the CEO
Anduril
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Deputy Chief of Staff will serve as a key member of the executive team, combining seamless coordination and communication with high-level executive assistant duties to ensure smooth operations within the Office of the CEO. Reporting to the CEO’s Chief of Staff, the individual will serve as a trusted point of contact for internal and external clients, helping to drive cross-functional projects or initiatives while maintaining discretion and professionalism. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, demonstrate sound judgment, possess strong organizational skills, effectively balance competing priorities, and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
This is an in-office position is based in our Costa Mesa, CA Headquarters.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide high-level administrative and strategic support to the CEO, managing complex calendars and coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics.
- Manage and prioritize dynamic schedules, exercising discretion in resolving calendar conflicts.
- Ensure that the executives' schedules are respected and adhered to, maintaining a balance among competing priorities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, facilitating communication and managing inquiries related to the executive offices.
- Facilitate logistical arrangements for high-level meetings and events, including venue selection, catering, and participant management.
- Create agendas, take minutes, and track action items from meetings to ensure follow-up on key initiatives.
- Assist in the execution of special projects and cross-functional initiatives critical to the executives.
- Conduct research and compile data as needed to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Submit expense reports and manage complex travel accommodations for the executives.
- Assist with preparing and editing correspondence, presentations, and other documents for executive engagements.
- Assist with producing documents for internal and external meetings, ensuring all materials are accurate and well-organized.
Required Qualifications:
- 6-8 years of experience supporting high-level executives in a fast-paced corporate or government environment, preferably within the defense, aerospace, or technology sector.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage with high-level executives and stakeholders.
- Proven ability to balance multi-departmental projects from conception to execution with little to no supervision
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of exercising sound judgment in various situations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience scheduling across multiple time zones.
- Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in project management or a related field is highly desired.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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