Chief of Staff (COS)

About Voyager Technologies

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Position Summary

The Chief of Staff to the CEO is the operational foundation of Voyager's executive office, acting as strategic advisor, executive team leader, and organizational architect. You will own the executive team's operating cadence, driving enterprise priorities from strategy to execution, and represent Voyager externally at industry events and in M&A conversations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO's primary strategic partner by challenging assumptions, pressure-testing priorities, and providing candid counsel on decisions spanning organizational design, market positioning, and capital allocation.
• Lead the executive team's operating rhythm: architect agendas, drive meetings, capture decisions, assign ownership, and track commitments to closure.
• Build organizational infrastructure: create meeting frameworks, decision templates, reporting cadences, strategic planning tools, and accountability systems.
• Represent Voyager publicly at industry conferences, space symposiums, defense forums, and national security events as a public speaker and company ambassador.
• Engage directly with M&A targets and strategic partners on behalf of the CEO by building relationships, conducting preliminary assessments, and contributing to deal evaluation.
• Drive cross-functional execution on enterprise initiatives across engineering, operations, business development, talent, finance, and compliance.
• Maintain a strategic KPI dashboard for the CEO and executive team.
• Lead special projects such as acquisition integration, organizational restructuring, and new-site stand-up.
• Exercise highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, and judgment in sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, MPA, or equivalent)
• 10+ years in strategy, operations, consulting, or military/government service within defense, national security, or space sectors.
• 2+ years in Chief of Staff, Director of Strategy, or equivalent role supporting CEO or equivalent senior leader.
• Direct experience in defense, national security, and/or space industries with government contracting understanding.
• Experience building organizational capability and infrastructure in high-growth environments.
• Public speaking and external company representation experience at industry events.
• Experience with M&A targets, integration planning, or corporate development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical undergraduate or graduate background (engineering, computer science, physics)
• Management consulting or investment banking with defense/A&D sector focus
• Experience in energetics, space systems, hypersonics, or related defense technology
• Experience leading M&A due diligence or post-acquisition integration

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Gym membership (12,700+ options nationwide including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more)
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant company premium contributions
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Salary

The base salary range is $200,000-$240,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or incentive bonuses.

Additional Information

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Diversity Statement

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.