This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief of Staff, Government in the United States.
This is a high-impact leadership role acting as a strategic and operational force multiplier to the Government Segment President within a complex defense and government contracting organization. The position sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, analytics, and executive execution, ensuring that top priorities are translated into clear, measurable outcomes across the business. You will drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, finance, programs, IT, security, and HR in a highly regulated environment. This role requires strong analytical rigor, executive presence, and the ability to manage enterprise-level operating rhythms. You will play a central role in performance management, KPI governance, and ERP-enabled decision support. The environment is fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly collaborative, with exposure to senior leadership and enterprise-wide initiatives.
Accountabilities:- Act as the operational extension of the Government Segment President, translating strategic priorities into executable plans with clear ownership, timelines, and success metrics
- Drive cross-functional alignment across business areas, programs, finance, engineering, operations, IT, HR, and security to ensure seamless execution of government segment objectives
- Establish, track, and evolve KPIs and OKRs, ensuring transparency into business performance and enabling data-driven decision-making
- Lead preparation and facilitation of executive reviews, operating cadences, strategic planning cycles, and performance deep dives
- Provide decision support through data synthesis, analytics, and interpretation of complex operational and programmatic inputs
- Serve as a power user of ERP systems to support forecasting, financial visibility, cost control, and program performance tracking
- Identify and resolve execution risks, operational bottlenecks, and cross-functional dependencies across the organization
- Ensure compliance with defense and government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and security regulations
- Prepare executive communications, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate leadership engagements, site visits, and enterprise-level meetings to maximize impact and alignment
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in operations, strategy, program management, or chief of staff roles within defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments
- Strong understanding of government contracting structures, including cost-plus and fixed-price programs
- Experience operating in regulated or classified environments, with exposure to compliance frameworks such as DCSA, ITAR, or FAR/DFARS
- Proven ability to build and manage KPI/OKR frameworks and structured operating rhythms
- Hands-on experience using ERP systems for financial, operational, or programmatic decision support
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into executive insights
- Excellent executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused, with strong prioritization skills
- Ability to influence across large, matrixed, and geographically distributed organizations
Benefits
- Competitive annual base salary ranging from $171,000 to $269,500, with higher ranges depending on location
- Additional eligibility for performance-based incentives and equity/stock programs
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Financial benefits including retirement savings programs
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave policies
- Exposure to enterprise-level leadership and high-impact strategic initiatives
- Opportunity to work in mission-critical government and defense programs
- Professional development and career growth in a global organization.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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