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.
The mission of Anduril’s Air Dominance and Strike Division is to fundamentally reshape the way future peer to peer conflicts are fought by developing next generation collaborative combat aircraft, advanced effects, and the software that powers these autonomous weapons. The Chief of Staff, AD&S is the connective tissue between the SVP of AD&S, the broader executive team, and the rest of the company. You’ll act as a strategic thought partner and force multiplier to the SVP of AD&S, ensuring the AD&S team 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 AD&S division to operate at a high level and drive organizational performance.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Strategic Advisor: Serve as a trusted advisor to the SVP, AD&S, helping to drive clarity and focus across a broad portfolio of initiatives
- Cross-Functional Integration: Design and manage how the AD&S 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 AD&S-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 AD&S team, including quarterly QBRs, strategic planning, internal business reviews, and team communications
- Stakeholder Management: Represent the SVP, AD&S in internal forums, ensuring that communication is aligned, timely, and driving the desired outcomes with the broader AD&S team and Anduril leadership
- Project & Initiative Leadership: Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives from ideation through to execution and measurement
- 6–12 years of professional experience, ideally in strategy, business operations, consulting, or similar high-execution environments.
- Demonstrated success in Chief of Staff or Chief Operating Officer-like roles supporting senior executives
- Exceptional communication and executive writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, actionable insights
- Proven ability to manage and deliver on complex, cross-functional projects
- Highly organized, systems-thinker with attention to detail and follow-through
- Emotionally intelligent, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion
Must be eligible to hold a US Top Secret clearance
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:
Healthcare Benefits
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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.
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