Chief of Staff

Codan Limited•Ashburn, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As Chief of Staff to the President of DTC North America, you will turn strategic priorities into coordinated action across the U.S. business. Working in a high-trust partnership with the President, you will strengthen leadership decision-making, establish a clear operating rhythm, and ensure that critical commitments move from discussion to delivery. This is a full-time role based in Ashburn, VA, reporting to the President, DTC North America. Domestic and international travel will be required as business needs arise.

Requirements

Substantial experience in business operations, strategy, program leadership, consulting, finance, or a comparable role, with a track record of supporting senior executives and delivering complex work across teams.
Strong business and financial judgment with exceptional organization, written communication, and advanced computer skills.
Ability to move confidently between strategic priorities and practical execution, build trust across functions and time zones, and raise difficult issues with discretion and sound judgment.
Bachelor's degree is required.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in defense, aerospace, government contracting, technology, or another regulated environment is strongly preferred.
An advanced degree or equivalent professional experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Translate the President’s priorities into focused calendars, well-prepared engagements, clear decisions, and timely follow-up.
Establish a consistent cadence for leadership meetings, quarterly planning, business reviews, and major events; track ownership and actions to completion.
Bring together operating, program, financial, and risk information into accurate, concise, decision-ready reporting for U.S. leadership and authorized stakeholders.
Develop executive briefings, board-quality presentations, talking points, and communications that tell a clear and compelling business story.
Coordinate work across functions, locations, and global business units, identifying dependencies and raising risks or decisions early.
Lead cross-functional initiatives from analysis and recommendations through execution, while protecting sensitive information and observing security, export-control, and governance requirements.