Chief of Staff

About the role

Zeno Power is seeking a dynamic Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO and leadership team, driving operational excellence and supporting business development as the company scales toward its 2027 market launch.

Key responsibilities

• Act as an extension of the CEO to clarify priorities, accelerate post‑meeting follow‑ups, and produce executive‑ready deliverables.
• Design and run internal operating rhythms, including weekly leadership meetings, quarterly OKR processes, and cross‑functional accountability cadences.
• Lead high‑ownership special projects from concept to execution, such as market sizing, feasibility studies, and go/no‑go business cases for new isotope opportunities.
• Support investor relations and capital readiness by contributing to board materials, orchestrating data rooms, and coordinating diligence responses.
• Develop and use financial and operating metrics to identify trends and provide forward‑looking recommendations.
• Conduct targeted market and competitor assessments for defense, space, and government programs, delivering concise decision‑ready briefs.
• Partner with internal communications to craft executive memos, presentations, and stakeholder communications for DoD, NASA, Space Force, Navy, partners, and investors.

Required profile

• 5–8+ years of experience in defense, space, hardware, robotics, or adjacent deep‑tech environments; growth‑stage startup experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with government customers or programs and familiarity with contracting processes.
• Strong operator with bias to action, able to scope ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and produce executive‑ready outputs quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating complex technical and regulatory topics.
• Experience building OKRs/KPIs and cross‑functional operating rhythms without direct people management.
• High EQ, discretion, and ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Investor relations and fundraising support
• Financial and operational metric analysis
• Market sizing and competitive assessment
• Executive communication and presentation development

What we offer

• Salary range $165,000–$200,000 per year
• Stock options
• Flexible paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• 16 weeks paid family leave
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions
• Transit benefits, relocation assistance, professional development
• Dog‑friendly office and wellness ClassPass benefit