Candidates with prior experience in high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense environments with strong administrative and strategic support skills will find this partnership-oriented role in a fast-paced, multi-office setting.
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Original posting from CHAOS Industries via Greenhouse
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview:
We’re looking for a sharp, trusted right hand to several Engineering Leadership team members; someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and keeps the wheels turning behind the scenes. This is a key role at a fast-growing defense tech company, ideal for someone who has supported Leadership-level employees in high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense settings.
As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be a critical force in keeping schedules, priorities, and high-level engagements running smoothly. You’ll juggle fast-moving calendars, coordinate high-stakes meetings, and make sure no detail slips through the cracks. This is more than an administrative role—it’s about partnership, discretion, and being a steady hand in a highly dynamic environment!
Responsibilities:
Serve as a close partner to several Engineering Leadership team members, handling a wide range of administrative and strategic support with professionalism and a sense of calm under pressure.
Own calendars: scheduling, prioritizing, and shifting meetings across multiple time zones with ease.
Coordinate executive travel and high-level meetings, ensuring every detail is covered from logistics to prep materials.
Draft, edit, and organize reports, briefings, presentations, and communications for both internal and external audiences.
Act as a liaison between these execs and key stakeholders: team members, board members, government officials, and external partners.
Plan and execute executive-level events, board meetings, and offsites - start to finish.
Handle sensitive information with a high level of discretion and sound judgment.
Stay on top of strategic projects by helping track action items, conducting research, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Minimum Requirements:
6+ years of experience supporting leadership-level employees (Director & above), ideally in a high-growth tech, aerospace, or defense environment
Master multitasker with excellent organizational and prioritization skills
Confident communicator, both in writing and verbally; able to craft polished executive materials and build rapport across audiences
Comfortable navigating high-stakes, fast-moving situations with discretion and professionalism
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; experience with project management tools is a plus
Preferred Requirements:
Familiarity with the defense, aerospace, or general tech industry
Strong emotional intelligence and a collaborative, low-ego approach to building relationships across all level
Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a 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.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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