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Kairos Power · 2 days ago

Chief of Staff to Vice President, Business Development & Finance

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$209K/yr - $262K/yr

5+ years exp

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Business Development & Finance to enhance the effectiveness of the VP and the commercial leadership team by driving alignment, improving productivity, and executing strategic initiatives.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Vice President of Business Development & Finance and commercial leadership team, including supporting the development of commercial and business strategies

Drive the successful execution of strategic programs in alignment with company objectives, ensuring follow-through and accountability across functions

Facilitate effective decision-making for the VP of Business Development & Finance by managing meeting preparation, synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations, and representing the VP in meetings as appropriate

Manage and prioritize internal and external inquiries directed to the VP of BD & Finance, determining the appropriate course of action and coordinating responses with the right stakeholders

Serve as liaison between the VP, commercial leaders, cross-functional leaders, and external partners, ensuring clear communication on priorities, progress, and risks

Oversee the rhythm of business for the VP’s organization, including leadership meetings, communications, operating reviews, and cross-functional checkpoints

Lead or coordinate special projects on behalf of the VP, often requiring cross-functional alignment and problem-solving across technical and non-technical teams

Develop clear, concise executive communications, presentations, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Partner with Executive Administration team members to optimize scheduling and meeting planning around VP and company priorities

Identify opportunities to improve processes and decision-making within the VP’s organization, implementing scalable practices that increase efficiency and impact

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Executive support experienceProgram managementStrategic developmentFinancial analysisAnalytical skillsProject coordinationCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship-buildingPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or similar field

5+ years of progressively responsible experience in executive support, program management, or strategic development/operations, ideally in a leading business consultancy or technical or R&D-driven organization

Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and working directly with senior executives

Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver executive-level communications

Excellent organization, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated experience planning and leading strategic initiatives

Demonstrated experience of understanding the nuance of complex external negotiations, and driving meaningful business impact

Effective, versatile and action-oriented, with strong project coordination and reporting skills focused on interdepartmental communication

Experience with financial analysis, business case development, or commercial modeling to support executive decision-making

Ability to connect organizational strategy to execution, ensuring technical and business priorities are aligned

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate complex issues and recommend data-driven decisions

Skilled in leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely delivery

Ability to design, implement, and scale processes that improve organizational efficiency and decision-making

Exceptional relationship-building skills across commercial, government affairs technical and non-technical teams of both internal and external stakeholders with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority

Adept at influencing decisions and navigating organizational dynamics at the executive level

Outstanding written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complexity into clear executive-level communications

Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor to senior executives, exercising discretion, sound judgment, and integrity

Resilient in high-demand, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities

Ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to organizational and operational challenges

Ability to understand financial data, business drivers, and market implications of strategic decisions

Expertise in structuring and leading executive meetings for decision-making efficiency and the knowledge and experience of proper preparation to drive effective meetings

Strong energy sector business acumen