Sr. Director, Internal Communications

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. Founded in 2022, CHAOS Industries has raised $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners, and is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

About the role

The Sr. Director of Communications will develop and implement CHAOS Industries' communication strategy, including public relations and media relationships, to promote and protect the organization's brand reputation while contributing to its overall strategic planning process.

Responsibilities

• Shape, guide, and execute communication strategies: collaborate with the internal leadership team to design and implement internal and external communication plans that align with mission objectives and contribute to overall company success.
• Create and manage impactful content: lead the creation and management of impactful content and initiatives (such as press releases, website, product narratives, social media content, editorials, etc.) that drive engagement and credibility both internally and externally while supporting overall strategic priorities.
• Evaluate communication effectiveness: design and implement tools and processes to measure the impact of communication efforts to continuously improve outcomes.
• Cultivate stakeholder partnerships: build trusted relationships with company leaders and key external partners to increase brand presence, promote product applications, attract potential investors and partnerships, and support all necessary company communication efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English, marketing, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in communications, media, marketing, or public relations; or a Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience managing and executing communications initiatives that align with company-wide goals and growth strategies.
• Proven ability to anticipate and address emerging issues, collaborate with stakeholders, and recommend effective solutions independently.
• Expertise in crafting internal and external messaging tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong background in strategic communications planning, including establishing clear objectives and measurable KPIs.
• Demonstrated success in fostering productive relationships with senior leaders, including executives and external partners.
• Knowledgeable in best practices and tools for measuring communication effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience taking new technical products to market.
• Communications experience within the Department of Defense or the broader federal government.
• Prior experience working for a fast-paced, high-growth startup.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Life insurance.
• Free daily lunch.
• ‘No meeting Fridays’.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Casual dress code.
• Relocation assistance.

Pay

$260,000 - $310,000 base salary, plus generous pre-IPO stock option grants. The stated range reflects targeted base compensation only and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits.