Chief of Staff – CEO Full Time

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer’s mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary:

The Chief of Staff is responsible for the direct and active management of a variety of delegated duties in order to allow the Chief Executive Officer to focus on non-delegable responsibilities. Serves as CEO’s spokesperson, handles internal and external communications on his/her behalf, and acts as a liaison with staff, executives, and stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and facilitates executive meetings (e.g., offsite meetings, program reviews, Board meetings, strategy reviews, Airbus executive sessions).
• Coordinates projects or commitments directly involving the CEO and his direct reports. This responsibility primarily focuses on ensuring alignment among the often-disparate stakeholders including Airbus affiliates, customers and external parties. This includes internal leadership meetings, off-site engagements, and management of CEO’s time and involvement in affiliate activities.
• Coordinates special CEO-initiated projects, ranging from written products to be authored by the CEO to convening thought leaders on various topics.
• Oversees research and development of specific communications on behalf of the CEO. This includes managing CEO directed internal communications program alongside the communication team. Priorities range from the CEO update at Board meetings, to follow up correspondence related to the CEO’s various meetings, staff, to various speaking engagements involving external audiences.
• Proactively identifies issues that could impact the successful fulfillment of the CEO’s commitments: This responsibility involves elevating those issues about which the CEO should be aware and framing/positioning ideas to resolve the problem/mitigate the risk.
• Supports the executive team’s communications with the CEO. May facilitate CEO decisions needed by executive officers. Supports executive staff in raising critical issues and decision points with the CEO.
• Tracks and ensures completion of CEO tasks to leadership team

Additional Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, JD or MPP preferred.

Experience / Skills / Training:

• Minimum of 5 years work experience required
• Significant applicable/transferable experience in one or more of the following domains:
  • private sector law,
  • business strategy,
  • communications,
  • government relations or consulting
  • public sector policy
  • campaign strategy and execution
• Market research experience a plus

Competencies

• Mission-driven
• Good sense of self and strong personal presence
• Willingness to work hard and take direction-but also creatively solve problems for which the answers aren’t always obvious
• Knowledge of the Airbus US/DSS and key stakeholders desirable but not essential

Travel Required:

• 25% Domestic and International

Eligibility:

• US citizenship is required

Clearance:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance
  

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

• Exerts influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization.

Nature of Contacts:

• Involved Communication on a daily Basis with internal and external parties
• Contact with all levels of Airbus employees, employees of regulatory entities, Airbus European colleagues, and vendors. Contacts with all levels of customers including US Federal, operators and senior executives. Interacts frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, and/or scheduling requirements. Leads briefings and meetings for internal and external representatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to HR@airbusus.com.

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