
Chief of Staff
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 Business Development (BD) team, within Anduril’s Growth organization, is responsible for conceptualizing, identifying, shaping, capturing, and growing new business opportunities and capabilities for the company. To meet current and future customer needs, BD team members must understand the customer’s capability shortfalls, how current solutions fail to address existing gaps, and how Anduril products can deliver more effective mission outcomes. BD team members serve as the bridge between customers, local industry and the broader international Anduril team; they convey customer perspectives to other teams across the enterprise while also serving as Anduril ambassadors externally. They partner extensively with the Mission Operations team to ensure that Anduril products exceed customer expectations and achieve mission demands, driving continuous product improvements in response to rapidly changing customer needs and operating environments.
ABOUT THE JOB
As Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for the daily operations of Anduril’s Continental Europe team and ultimately its office, enabling seamless coordination and communication across the Europe team and with external stakeholders. You will undertake a dynamic range of responsibilities, combining the strategic oversight of a chief of staff with the meticulous execution of executive assistant tasks. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, adept at managing complex schedules, coordinating high-level meetings, and ensuring smooth office operations. You will have familiarity with the European defence (industrial) landscape and ability to engage with European government officials, industry, self-defense forces, members of parliament, and other elements of national governments and European institutions as required. You will have highly effective communication skills in both English and at least one other primary European language to help enable seamless internal and external information flow. You'll play a crucial role in facilitating Anduril's growth and success in the European market.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Provide comprehensive support to Anduril’s Vice President, Europe, managing calendars, travel, and formal correspondence while ensuring confidentiality.
- Track and report on strategic initiatives and special projects, aligning with site goals and senior leadership directives.
- Lead the establishment and management of a new physical office, overseeing vendors and facility operations.
- Serve as a liaison between the European office and Anduril's global teams, coordinating cross-functional projects and communications.
- Organize and manage high-profile events, meetings, and conferences, ensuring privacy and detailed itineraries for stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for executive meetings, handling confidential information professionally.
- Assist with HR-related tasks, including employee onboarding and team-building activities, fostering a secure and trusted environment.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Collaborate with European governments and institutions, particularly Ministries of Defense, leveraging significant firsthand experience.
- Adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment, effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Communicate effectively with high-level executives and stakeholders, exhibiting strong written and verbal skills in English and at least one other European language.
- Utilize extensive knowledge of European and American business culture and etiquette to foster positive relationships.
- Employ a detail-oriented, proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with strong proficiency in common tools (MS Office Suite, Slack, Box, Quip, etc.).
- The ability to travel extensively across Europe and to the USA, up to 50% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a multinational technology or defense company
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
- Experience in event planning and coordination
- Understanding of basic HR processes and best practices
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.
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