Workplace Operations Manager

El Segundo, CA

About the role

<p></p> <p>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. </p> <p>CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.chaosinc.com">www.chaosinc.com</a>.</p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role Overview:</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We’re looking for an organized, resourceful and highly proactive Workplace Operations Manager to own the employee experience of our Los Angeles offices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll be the hands-on leader of our LA workplace: running day-to-day office operations, the vendors and services that keep things moving, and the programs that make it a place people want to be. You’ll bring structure to a fast-moving environment, anticipate what employees and teams need, and build the systems and standards that let our LA workplace scale as we grow.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a role for someone who’s just as comfortable shaping the long-term strategy for our LA workplace as they are restocking the cups in the kitchen. No task is beneath you, and no problem is too big.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You’ll coordinate across internal teams and external partners to keep services reliable, spaces well run, and stakeholders aligned. In addition to daily operations, you’ll take ownership of operational initiatives that improve the workplace, such as launching new service programs, tightening vendor processes, or improving how information and documentation are managed.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">This role could make sense for you if:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy keeping a busy workplace running smoothly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You’re energized by both the big picture of the employee experience and the operational details that make it work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You instinctively create systems, documentation, and processes where none exist</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You’re comfortable managing multiple vendors, priorities, and stakeholders at once</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You communicate clearly, follow through consistently, and keep people informed</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You’re curious, resourceful, and willing to dig into unfamiliar problems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">You enjoy scaling operations and improving the way work gets done</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">

Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own day-to-day operations across our LA building portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for employees, building management, and landlords</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage workplace services end to end, including snack and beverage programs, office supplies, lunch services, mail and deliveries, and other on-site amenities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Source, onboard, and manage workplace vendors, including contracts, pricing, service levels, invoicing, and performance reviews</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Plan and run events and experiences in LA, from team gatherings and all-hands to leadership visits and seasonal programming</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage the LA workplace budget, tracking spend, forecasting needs, and finding savings without sacrificing quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Facilities on maintenance, repairs, space moves, and building issues, ensuring requests are resolved quickly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support office expansions, renovations, and relocations in LA, owning defined portions from planning through occupancy</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate closely with IT, Security, Finance, People, Legal, and business leaders</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain accurate records for leases, floor plans, workplace standards, vendors, and operational documentation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop standardized documentation, workflows, and repeatable processes for workplace operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Gather employee feedback and use it to improve services, spaces, and programs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Help create scalable workplace practices that can support a growing, global organization</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">Work full-time onsite at our office in Los Angeles (El Segundo), California</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum

Requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">5–7 years of experience in workplace, office management, facilities, operations, or a related field</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience managing vendors and service contracts, and owning a budget</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong project management instincts with the ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A hands-on, no-task-too-small attitude, with the strategic judgment to know which problems deserve a system and which just need doing</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work independently, identify what needs to be done, and move work forward without extensive direction</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">A service-oriented, hospitality mindset and a genuine interest in the employee experience</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfortable building structure in ambiguous, fast-paced environments</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Comfort learning and administering new operational tools and systems</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Curious, resourceful, and proactive; you enjoy figuring things out and improving the way things are done</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Why CHAOS?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Health

Benefits: </strong>Medical, dental, and vision

benefits 100% paid for by the company</li> <li><strong>Additional

benefits</strong>: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more</li> <li><strong>Our

Perks: </strong>Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code</li> <li><strong>

Compensation Components:</strong> Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses</li> <li><strong>Team Growth: </strong>500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices</li> </ul> <div><em><strong>Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000</strong></em></div> <p><em>The stated

compensation range reflects only the targeted base

compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as

bonus, equity, and

benefits. If your

compensation

requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of

compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. </em></p> <p> </p> <hr> <h3>Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.</h3> <hr> <p> </p> <p><em>#LI-onsite</em></p> <p></p>

About Chaos

Chaos Industries offers a technology portfolio centered on its Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN) architecture that enables time-synchronous sensing, detection, communications, and effects. Its flagship platform, HYDRA, harnesses the CDN framework to deliver software-defined multi-domain capabilities across land, sea, and air environments while integrating with existing infrastructure under constrained conditions. The company serves defense, government, and industrial sectors, providing scalable and mobile solutions designed for complex operational settings.

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Job details

Salary

$100,000 - $130,000

Location

El Segundo, CA

Company

NameChaos
IndustryAerospace
Team Size3

Funding

Total raised

$1B

Last stage

Series D

Investors

Valor Equity Partners
8VC
Accel
New Enterprise Associates
SStepStone Group

Founders

JT

John Tenet

Co-Founder & CEO

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Bo Marr

Bo Marr

Co-Founder & CTO

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BC

Brett Cummings

Co-Founder & CFO

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01

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02

I pitch you to the company

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03

A meeting lands on your calendar

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