Chief of Staff to the VP

DEKA Research & Development, located in the heart of Manchester, NH, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Chief of Staff to the VP to support our leadership team in driving innovation and organizational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the strategic operations of a cutting-edge technology company, where you will help manage day-to-day operations and contribute to market research initiatives. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a high level of discretion and professionalism. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about technology, engineering, and business growth, we want to hear from you.

How you will make an impact as the Chief of Staff to the VP:

• Provide tactical and administrative support in all facets of the organization, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate market research efforts to assess current industry trends and emerging opportunities that align with DEKA’s strategic goals.
• Support business development strategies, including market analysis, client engagement, and partnership opportunities, to contribute to DEKA’s growth.
• Calendar management and scheduling, ensuring effective time management and prioritization of key meetings and events.
• Manage a high volume of e-mail correspondence, telephone calls, and mailings.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, attendees, and set up any necessary provisions.
• Work closely with DEKA Project Managers to coordinate schedules, events, media, and other operational needs.
• Expense reporting and other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Business, Communications, Political Science, or a related industry.
• 1-5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant, Administrator, Coordinator, or in a similar role, with exposure to market research or business development functions.
• A passion for technology and engineering, with an interest in staying informed on the latest market trends and innovations.
• Proven experience in market research, gathering and analyzing data to drive decision-making and inform business strategies.
• Excellent computer skills with mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Impeccable judgment and discretion, with a track record of handling confidential information with care.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across teams and communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a complex environment and demonstrate problem-solving capabilities, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, balancing multiple priorities and tasks.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Open to travel as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site at DEKA 5 days a week and be open to receiving calls/requests during off hours.

About DEKA:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

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