Director, CEO Office

For our client, we are seeking a Director, CEO Office to join the team of a leader in the Aerospace & Defense space. This leader will serve as a trusted extension of the CEO, helping turn top priorities into clear plans and measurable progress. The role will coordinate the operating rhythm across the organization, ensuring the right issues get attention at the right time. It will also support high-stakes executive preparation and special initiatives that require strong judgment, follow-through, and cross-functional influence. The ideal candidate will bring a sharp ability to synthesize complexity, challenge constructively, and keep senior stakeholders aligned on outcomes. This is a highly visible role with exposure to executive decision-making and organizational execution in a fast-moving environment. Location: Costa Mesa, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $220,000 – $292,000 annually Responsibilities Run the operating rhythm by managing processes, planning, and prioritization to stay proactive Build and lead a high-performing team, setting clear priorities and developing team members Transform CEO priorities into actionable plans, identifying owners and driving work to completion Lead special initiatives that are critical to the CEO, coordinating across teams and stakeholders Drive collaboration among senior stakeholders, resolving gaps and maintaining momentum on cross-organizational issues Ensure executive preparation for meetings, including objectives, materials, and participant readiness Coordinate all aspects of CEO travel and external engagements, ensuring thorough preparation and follow-through Qualifications 8+ years of increasing responsibility in high-stakes roles requiring ownership and execution Proven success in navigating ambiguous problems to successful outcomes with minimal oversight Exceptional judgment and quality control skills, able to elevate work before it reaches senior leadership Ability to quickly grasp unfamiliar business challenges and devise practical solutions Strong executive presence, capable of influencing and challenging senior leaders while maintaining trust Experience leading through influence across complex, cross-functional organizations Excellent communication skills, with a knack for synthesizing complex information into concise materials Direct experience in managing and developing high-performing teams Benefits Comprehensive health benefits available at little to no cost to employees Support for recovery and personal development Access to top-tier benefits as part of the total compensation package Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.