Chief of Staff, Tactical Recon & Strike

The Tactical Recon and Strike (TRS) division at Anduril develops aerial small drones (Group 1-3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team is responsible for taking products like Ghost, Bolt, Anvil, and Altius from paper sketches to operational systems. We work in close coordination with tactical unit end users, program offices, and other critical DOW stakeholders to solve some of the hardest problems facing our warfighters. The Chief of Staff, TRS is the connective tissue between the SVP of TRS, the broader executive team, and the rest of the company. You’ll act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier to the SVP, ensuring the division is aligned and prioritized to deliver against our most critical goals. This role is responsible for proactively designing, building, and executing the operational rhythm, strategic programs, and cross-functional communications that enable the TRS division to operate at a high level and drive organizational performance.

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 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

• 15+ years of progressive professional experience, with at least 10-15 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.