Chief of Staff

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company. The business is focused on building high-speed products that sustainably deliver asymmetric advantage to the Department of Defense and allied partners. Utilizing an iterative development approach to aircraft, Hermeus’ high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft aim to deliver capabilities at a pace not seen in the U.S. since the 1950s.

As the Chief of Staff to the VP of Advanced Development at Hermeus, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation, clear communications, and strategic alignment across the company. You will work directly with the VP, collaborating with the senior leadership team to drive organizational success. This position requires exceptional communication, leadership, strategic, and analytical skills, along with the ability to navigate a dynamic and rapidly scaling startup environment. 

• Create unified situational awareness across the senior leadership team through efficient gathering of business-wide context on a regular basis. 
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to provide insights into market trends, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities. 
• Assist the VP in making high-quality decisions quickly by providing comprehensive data, preparing reports, and facilitating strategic discussions. 
• Facilitate information flow between the VP, senior leadership team, and the rest of the company, promoting transparency and efficiency. 
• Build, facilitate, and maintain critical communication channels throughout the business including Board of Directors meetings, Senior Leadership Team meetings, business reviews, offsites, planning sessions, and all-hands meetings 
• Prepare and maintain high-impact presentations, memos, and communications in support of the VP for both internal and external audiences. 
• Own special projects within the Office of the VP, ensuring efficient timely execution 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on special projects, identifying challenges, risks, and areas for improvement 
• Monitor project progress, identify and track key insights, and provide regular updates to the VP and senior leadership team. 
• Develop an intimate understanding of the entire business, along with the founders’ mindset and perspective 
• Drive personal professional growth toward future leadership roles in the company 

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field 
• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within the aerospace or technology industry. 
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to inspire and motivate teams. 

• Ability to work with databases, basic code and data analytics 
• Strong understanding of the defense technology industry, especially market dynamics, value proposition of non-traditional defense contractors, and working with the Department of Defense. 
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels. 
• Proven project management skills through delivering on multiple projects simultaneously. 
• High level of integrity, maturity, and professionalism. 

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS 

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.