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Chief of Staff

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted December 18, 2025
$209k - $240k
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Job Description

The Chief of Staff Sr. Director at Avantus will support the CEO by managing strategic initiatives, facilitating communication and decision-making, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to drive project execution and company growth in the clean energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize agendas and prepare materials for key meetings to facilitate decision-making.
  • Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and executive team on strategy and project execution.
  • Manage team efforts and deadlines to ensure timely delivery of information and action items.
  • Drive the annual update of the company's 5-year business plan and 1-year operating plan.
  • Coordinate with the Board and prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and reports.
  • Support and represent the CEO in important meetings and act as a liaison between the CEO and leadership teams.
  • Collaborate with People and Culture teams to design and champion employee initiatives.
  • Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years experience serving Executive and or Board stakeholders, such as management consulting, corporate strategy, or Chief of Staff roles
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in U.S. power markets, infrastructure investing, and or utility-scale solar development (preferred)
  • Must be an exceptional problem solver, detail-oriented, and experienced in leading highly visible projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to resolve issues
  • Ability to provide effective supervision and cross-functional management
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret market and renewables project data to make recommendations and draw conclusions
  • Understanding of business financials and ability to apply mathematics in problem solving
  • Reading comprehension skills to understand technical and legal documents
  • Ability to work on multiple projects or high-priority topics simultaneously
  • Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits & Perks

Compensation/salary range: $209,480 - $240,000 USD plus bonus
Work schedule: Flexible PTO
Work environment perks: Onsite work
Additional benefits: 401(k) matching, comprehensive medical and dental plan options

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