Job Description:Navier is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to work directly with our CEO and senior leadership and help run the company day-to-day. This is a high-impact, high-trust role at the center of one of the most interesting growth stories in mobility, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
This person will help drive execution across the business, own key internal initiatives, prepare executive-level materials, solve problems in real time, and step into critical projects wherever needed. One hour may involve strategic discussions with investors, partners, or government stakeholders; the next may require diving into operations, staffing, logistics, or cross-functional execution.
We are looking for someone who combines operational toughness, business sharpness, and relentless follow-through. Someone who gets things done.
This role is in-person in Alameda, CA. Travel of up to 40% is expected.
Key Responsibilities:- Drive day-to-day execution across key company priorities and cross-functional initiatives
- Partner closely with leadership to ensure alignment, accountability, and follow-through
- Build executive-level presentations, board materials, investor decks, and strategic briefs
- Develop financial, operational, and scenario models to support decision-making
- Step into urgent or high-priority projects across operations, finance, hiring, partnerships, product launches and more
- Improve internal processes, operating cadence, and organizational efficiency
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to keep momentum high
- Support travel, customer engagements, major events, and strategic meetings when needed
Qualifications & Experience:- 3-8+ years of experience in high-performance environments such as military, consulting, investment banking, private equity, operations, high-growth startups, or combination of the above.
- Strong operational leadership background preferred
- Military background preferred; naval background especially valued (active security clearance is a plus)
- Excellent business judgment and strategic thinking
- Strong Excel / modeling skills and ability to structure complex problems clearly
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to create high-quality decks and written materials
- Highly organized, execution-oriented, and comfortable in fast-moving environments
What we offer: All our positions offer a compensation package that includes base salary and benefits. Benefits include PTO, Sick Time, 401k and 100% paid Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for the employee.
Navier's pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.
