Chief of Staff

NODA AI•Austin, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff sits at the center of NODA AI's executive function, serving as a force multiplier for the CEO and leadership team. As NODA scales through its next phase of growth, this role is critical to ensuring the company operates with clarity, alignment, and speed across every function. Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in chief of staff, strategy, management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or a directly comparable role supporting senior executive leadership
Demonstrated experience operating at the executive level, partnering directly with a CEO, President, or C-suite leader in a high-growth or mission-critical environment
Experience in defense, national security, aerospace, or a regulated technical environment, or demonstrated ability to ramp quickly in a complex domain
Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives, drive decisions, and deliver results without direct authority across a matrixed organisation
Exceptional written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations, board materials, and external stakeholder communications
Strong analytical and structured thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information and translate it into clear recommendations and action
Experience designing and running executive operating cadences including leadership syncs, OKR processes, and strategic planning cycles
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive business, personnel, and strategic information
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active DoD security clearance, Secret or higher
Prior military service or significant experience working with military or government organisations
Experience at a venture-backed startup or high-growth technology company, ideally through a Series A to Series C transition
Background in management consulting, investment banking, or private equity with exposure to defence, aerospace, or national security sectors
Experience supporting board of directors meetings, investor relations, and fundraising processes
Familiarity with federal acquisition, government contracting, or defence procurement environments
MBA or advanced degree from a leading institution

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted partner and strategic advisor to the CEO, providing counsel on business decisions, organisational priorities, and leadership challenges
Own the CEO's operating rhythm including calendar management, time prioritisation, meeting preparation, and follow-through on commitments and action items
Lead preparation for board meetings, investor updates, executive offsites, and all-hands communications, including materials development, narrative alignment, and follow-up
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives from definition through execution, coordinating across Engineering, Product, BD, Finance, People Operations, and other functions on behalf of the CEO
Identify and resolve misalignments, blockers, and gaps across the leadership team before they become problems, escalating with clear options and recommendations
Design and run the company's operating cadence including leadership syncs, quarterly business reviews, OKR processes, and strategic planning cycles
Develop and maintain executive-level communications including internal updates, external briefings, board materials, investor communications, and customer-facing presentations
Partner with the executive team on organisational design, headcount planning, and talent strategy as the company scales
Build trusted relationships with key external stakeholders including investors, board members, customers, partners, and government officials, representing the CEO when needed
Lead or support special projects and strategic initiatives that require cross-functional coordination or direct CEO involvement
Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion across all sensitive business, personnel, and strategic matters

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match
Equity grants for new hires
Unlimited PTO
11 Paid holidays
Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.
Generous Parental Leave
Military Leave for annual training or service requirements
FSA
DCFSA
HSA
Professional Development Opportunities
Access to One Medical
Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.