Chief of Staff, VP

Location: Dallas, TX

Blue Yonder Job Profile: VP, Operations Services

About Us

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions, LLC. (ONE), a Blue Yonder company, is the leader in supply chain autonomous planning, control towers, and provider of the Digital Supply Chain Network. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to optimize their supply chains, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise to help our clients navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

Overview:
Blue Yonder Defense Solutions is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to drive strategic initiatives, optimize organizational efficiency, and ensure alignment across programs supporting our government clients. The Chief of Staff is a trusted advisor and integrator who ensures that the CEO's vision and strategic priorities are effectively executed across the organization. This role is ideal for a highly organized, strategic thinker with strong business acumen and experience in government contracting or the technology sector. The Chief of Staff will act as a force multiplier — facilitating decision-making, managing key initiatives, and overseeing cross-functional communication between executive leadership, program teams, and clients.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO, helping translate vision into operational plans.

• Lead and track execution of strategic priorities, ensuring accountability and measurable outcomes.

• Prepare executive briefings, board materials, and strategic reports to support business growth and operational excellence.

• Partner with the CEO to oversee annual planning, performance metrics, and key business reviews.

Operational Efficiency

• Drive alignment and communication between departments — including engineering, products, operations, and business development.

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase organizational agility and efficiency.

• Support company readiness for government audits, compliance reviews, and program delivery milestones.

Leadership Support & Communication

• Manage executive communications, ensuring consistent messaging across internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the CEO in high-level meetings, as needed, to ensure continuity and follow-up on action items.

• Lead and mentor a small team supporting business operations, project management, and internal communications.

Government & Client Engagement

• Support executive engagement with key government clients and partners, maintaining a deep understanding of client missions and contract deliverables.

• Ensure strategic initiatives align with regulatory, security, and compliance requirements relevant to government contracting.

What we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Policy, or a related field (Master's preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, or executive leadership — ideally within the technology, defense, or government contracting sector.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

• Strong understanding of the federal contracting landscape (e.g., FAR, DFARS, or similar frameworks).

• Exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

The base salary for this role is $193,198.00 to $250,802.00.

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.