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Chief of Staff

Avantus
San Diego, California
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
$209k - $240k
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Job Description

The Chief of Staff Sr. Director supports the CEO by managing strategic initiatives, facilitating communication and decision-making, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders, and driving company growth and culture in a fast-paced clean energy organization.

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 refresh of the company's Business Plan and Operating Plan.
  • Coordinate with the Board and prepare meeting agendas, presentations, and reports.
  • Support and accompany the CEO in important meetings and act as a liaison with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with People and Culture teams to design and champion employee initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain cross-functional work plans to ensure timely input and project completion.

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 is 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

Competitive compensation with a salary range of $209,480 to $240,000 USD plus bonus
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO

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