Assistant to Chief of Staff (Remote)

<strong>Assistant to Chief of Staff (Remote) </strong><br> <br><strong> Location:</strong> Fully Remote <br> <br> <strong>Compensation:</strong> $110,000 - $180,000 base (DOE) + Bonus <br> <br><strong>Benefits: </strong> This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401k. <br> <br> <strong>Reports To:</strong> Chief of Staff <br><br><strong>Overview</strong><br> <br> We are partnering with a fast-paced, values-driven energy organization operating across upstream and midstream investments/production. This newly created role is designed to offload key Chief of Staff responsibilities and provide high-impact support across executive and board-level workstreams. <br><br>This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to early mid-career professional (2-5 years) who thrives in high-expectation environments and enjoys translating complex work into polished, executive-ready outputs. The pace is predictable and largely driven by board cadence, however, responsiveness is critical and turnaround times can be urgent. <br><br><strong>Position Summary: </strong> You'll serve as a trusted partner to the Chief of Staff, supporting executive communications, board readiness, cross-functional alignment, and strategic initiative execution. <br><br><strong>Executive & Board Communications: </strong><br>• Build and refine <strong>PowerPoint slides</strong> and executive narratives for CEO/COS storylines <br> <ul> <li> Prepare <strong>Board</strong> and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) materials (briefing documents, strategic updates, presentations) </li> <li> Support board/ELT meeting preparation, coordination, and follow-ups (notes, action items, execution tracking) </li> </ul> <br><strong>Cross-Functional Alignment:</strong><br> <ul> <li> Partner with leaders across business units to gather insights and align on strategic priorities </li> <li> Track and escalate cross-functional risks/issues that require executive attention </li> <li> Serve as a bridge between executive leadership and the broader organization </li> </ul> <br><strong>Project Management & Process Improvement:</strong><br> <ul> <li> Support Strategic Realization Office initiatives with project planning, milestones, RAID logs, and accountability follow-up </li> <li> Identify bottlenecks and streamline workflows using tools, templates, and standardized processes </li> <li> Step in on urgent priorities requiring rapid turnaround and executive polish </li> </ul> <br><strong>Research & Analysis:</strong><br> <ul> <li> Research industry trends, competitive moves, and emerging topics </li> <li> Synthesize findings into concise briefs and data-driven recommendations </li> </ul> <br><br><strong>Must-Have Qualifications</strong><br> <ul> <li> 2-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or energy sector roles </li> <li> Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or similar strongly preferred) </li> <li> Strong track record producing executive-level presentations, analyses, and briefing materials </li> <li> Advanced PowerPoint + strong proficiency in Excel / Smartsheet and Microsoft Office; familiarity with collaboration tools (Teams/SharePoint) </li> <li> Exceptional attention to detail; ability to simplify complex information for executives </li> <li> Able to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deliverables under deadline pressure </li> <li> High discretion/confidentiality and mature professional judgment </li> <li> Humble, collaborative, and able to influence without authority </li> <li> Comfortable partnering cross-functionally and supporting board members (international stakeholders) </li> </ul> <br><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><br> <ul> <li> Experience in natural gas, upstream, midstream, power generation, or CCUS sectors </li> <li> Exposure to public company governance, investor relations, and/or board-level deliverables </li> <li> Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, CEO Office, or strategic support function </li> <li> Thoughtful use of AI tools (a plus) with strong quality control and zero "AI-pattern" errors </li> </ul> <br><strong>Benefits Summary: </strong><br>• Medical Insurance (UnitedHealthcare - UHC)<br>• Dental & Vision<br>• Retirement / 401(k) + Company Match<br>• Performance Bonus Program<br>• Equity & Long-Term Incentives<br>• Plus much more! <br><br>Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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