Deputy Chief of Staff (Defense)

TL;DR

Deputy Chief of Staff (Defense): Managing operating rhythm, executive communications, stakeholder and project tracking, and cross-functional coordination with an accent on high-tempo execution, sound judgment, and delegated authority. Focus on building and owning operational systems, drafting executive-ready materials, and proactively flagging risks in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Must be located in the Washington, DC metro area or able to relocate prior to start. This is a full-time, on-site position. Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance.

Salary: $140,000 - $165,000

Company

hirify.global redefines modern defense with Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) empowering warfighters, air operators, and border teams. Founded in 2022, raised $1B funding, headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

What you will do

• Own the operating rhythm: prepare agendas, distribute materials, track action items to closure.
• Draft investor correspondence, memos, briefings, and talking points to executive-ready standard.
• Maintain tracking of engagements, deliverables, and priorities across business development, government relations, and operations; flag risks proactively.
• Build and own operational systems for stakeholder and project management.
• Represent the Office of the CEO in cross-functional coordination with engineering, BD, GR, and operations teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years in high-tempo operational, communications, or strategy role; defense, national security, government, or fast-scaling tech preferred.
• Demonstrated executive-level writing ability (samples required).
• Proven ability to build and maintain operational tracking systems.
• Strong judgment, discretion; must be located in Washington, DC metro or able to relocate; eligible for US security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision 100% company-paid; 401k with 50% match up to 6%, 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.