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Chief of Staff (COS)

Voyager

Washington, DC · Senior

$200,000 – $240,000

Listed on Voyager’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.

What this role is

This Chief of Staff role serves as the CEO's strategic partner and operational leader, managing executive priorities, organizational infrastructure, and M&A activities at a space and defense technology company. It suits someone with senior experience in strategy, operations, or consulting who thrives in high-growth environments and can operate independently to drive enterprise execution.

Our summary, not Voyager’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Master's degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, MPA, or equivalent)
  • 10+ years in strategy, operations, or consulting
  • 2+ years as Chief of Staff, Director of Strategy, or equivalent supporting C-suite or General/Flag Officer
  • Direct experience in defense, national security, or space industries with government contracting knowledge
  • Demonstrated experience building organizational capability in high-growth environments
  • Public speaking or external company representation experience
  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status (ITAR compliance)

Nice to have

  • Technical undergraduate or graduate degree (engineering, computer science, physics)
  • Background in management consulting or investment banking with defense/A&D focus
  • Experience in energetics, space systems, hypersonics, or related defense technology domains
  • Prior experience leading M&A due diligence or post-acquisition integration
  • Experience engaging with M&A targets or corporate development

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