Chief of Staff

Katalyst Space Technologies•Washington, DC

18d•$165,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain. Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You’ll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it’s harder. You’ll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best. What You’ll Do Strategic Planning, Organization, and Execution Decompose ambiguous concepts into clear, executable plans with milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies Project manage key strategic initiatives with the CEO Work with other members of the leadership team to iterate on strategy and execution Drive Alignment and Execution Across the Leadership Team Drive alignment and execution across the leadership team so the CEO’s decisions translate into coordinated action Stand in for the CEO in internal deliberations to help solve for CEO availability Lead the operating cadence for the leadership team by managing tools and systems for tracking initiatives and holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables Ensure agendas for key recurring meetings are well prepared, including all-hands, staff meetings, and functional reviews Architect Scalable Systems Design and implement systems that improve clarity and accountability Reinforce communication norms and decision-making discipline across leadership Create templates, structures, tooling, and datasets to enable consistency and quality execution Manage Special Projects and Critical Initiatives Directly manage special projects such as fundraises, workshops, and other high-impact initiatives Build and maintain fundraising infrastructure, including: Investor engagement tracking Internal alignment and meeting preparation Modeling and analysis of underlying structural dynamics associated with projects

Requirements

Willing to grind it out, not above the grunt work
Analytical: curious and willing to learn the underlying dynamics of a system
Calm communicator with high emotional intelligence to manage conflicts and align teams toward goals
Confident and intense
Experience working closely with senior leadership teams
Proven success driving complex cross-functional projects end-to-end
Experience with modeling, analysis, or rigorous decision support
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical background in engineering or a related field (preferred)
Military, national security, or government experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Decompose ambiguous concepts into clear, executable plans with milestones, owners, risks, and dependencies
Project manage key strategic initiatives with the CEO
Work with other members of the leadership team to iterate on strategy and execution
Drive alignment and execution across the leadership team so the CEO’s decisions translate into coordinated action
Stand in for the CEO in internal deliberations to help solve for CEO availability
Lead the operating cadence for the leadership team by managing tools and systems for tracking initiatives and holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables
Ensure agendas for key recurring meetings are well prepared, including all-hands, staff meetings, and functional reviews
Design and implement systems that improve clarity and accountability
Reinforce communication norms and decision-making discipline across leadership
Create templates, structures, tooling, and datasets to enable consistency and quality execution
Directly manage special projects such as fundraises, workshops, and other high-impact initiatives
Build and maintain fundraising infrastructure, including: Investor engagement tracking, Internal alignment and meeting preparation, Modeling and analysis of underlying structural dynamics associated with projects