Chief of Staff to the President

TL;DR

Chief of Staff to the President: Partner closely with the President to structure operations, prioritize initiatives, and drive company-wide execution with an accent on OKRs, cross-functional projects, and performance analytics. Focus on designing operating rhythms, leading high-priority initiatives, breaking down complex problems, and providing data-driven insights for strategic decisions.

Location: Hawthorne, California, United States (#LI-onsite)

Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000

Company

hirify.global redefines modern defense with Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) products empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams.

What you will do

• Partner with the President to prioritize time, decisions, and focus areas; prepare materials for board meetings and investor updates; ensure follow-through on key initiatives.
• Own company-wide operating rhythm including annual planning, quarterly OKR setting, and business reviews; lead OKR design, rollout, and tracking across departments.
• Lead high-priority cross-functional initiatives like product launches or facility buildouts; break down complex problems into actionable plans.
• Build and maintain dashboards for KPIs and OKRs; partner with Finance and Operations on performance monitoring, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Establish meeting rhythms, reporting structures, and accountability practices; improve internal communication and operational processes.

Requirements

• Experience running an operating plan using OKRs in a high-growth or complex environment
• Strong track record of driving execution across multiple teams and functions
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Comfort working in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing materials for senior audiences
• Ability to influence without formal authority and hold teams accountable

Nice to have

• Background in finance, strategy, consulting, or operations
• Experience building or managing dashboards, KPIs, and forecasting models
• Exposure to defense, aerospace, hardware, or dual-use technology environments
• Experience working closely with executives, founders, or boards

Culture & Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision 100% paid by company; 401k with 50% match up to 6% of pay, FSA, HSA, life insurance.
• Perks: free daily lunch, no meeting Fridays, unlimited PTO, casual dress code.
• Compensation: competitive base, pre-IPO stock options, relocation assistance, annual bonuses (coming soon).
• Team: 250 employees across 5 global offices.