Chief of Staff

Required

• Ability to gain both deep knowledge of the Shield culture and mission as well as of Aechelon, its products, customers, people, culture and process,
• Establish credibility and trusted relationships across multiple levels and functions of the organization.
• Strong judgment, discretion, emotional intelligence, and ability to handle sensitive matters appropriately.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or ambiguous information into clear direction.
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and ability to influence outcomes without relying solely on formal authority.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced evolving environment where responsibilities and processes may still be taking shape.
• What Success Looks Like
• Success in this role means creating a strong two-way connection between the General Manager and the Aechelon organization: strategy and operational direction move clearly across the team, execution stays visible, and useful feedback returns to the General Manager.
• Employees and managers gain a trusted connection point who understands both Shield and Aechelon and can help them navigate the broader organization. Functional teams have clearer ownership and better coordination, and Shield has a knowledgeable partner who can provide Aechelon-specific context when needed.
• Ultimately, the Chief of Staff allows Aechelon to execute on its strategy by being more connected, coordinated, and effective without becoming the default owner of every task or issue that crosses functions.