Mandl
Chief of Staff
$200K–$400K
San Francisco, CA · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 3, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; backgrounds may include consulting, finance, product, business operations, military, or founder/CEO office.
About the job
Works with the CEO to lead strategic initiatives, solve cross-company problems, improve operations, and identify growth opportunities.
What you'll do
- Own high-priority projects and cross-functional initiatives without a natural owner.
- Improve operating rhythms, identify bottlenecks, and drive critical decisions through to outcomes.
- Prepare for board and investor engagements and help shape external communications.
What they ask for
- 5+ years experience in high-ownership roles, including operating experience in fast-moving environments.
- Strategic and analytical thinking, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in high-growth environments with limited direction and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
- High agency and executive presence, including the ability to challenge experienced leaders.
Nice to have
- Previous founding experience, even if it didn’t work.
Pay
$200,000- $400,000 total cash
AI focus
The role calls for an AI-native mindset but does not specify particular AI work.
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