Chief of Staff

The Opportunity

Carolina Solar Services is entering an exciting new chapter. With new investors, ambitious growth plans, and a significant opportunity to expand its impact in the solar energy market, CSS is building for its next stage of growth. At the center of this effort is a CEO navigating an increasingly complex agenda, competing priorities, and relationships spanning customers, investors, employees, and industry partners. To help CSS realize its ambitions, the CEO needs a highly capable Chief of Staff who spikes in terms of organization, analytical rigor, structured problem solving, and disciplined execution.

The Chief of Staff will work directly with the CEO, combining executive support with project leadership, strategic problem-solving, and coordination across the business. This is a unique opportunity for a highly analytical, resourceful professional who enjoys taking on ambiguous challenges, getting to the heart of a problem, developing practical solutions, and working with others to make things happen. The right candidate may bring experience in consulting, project management, business operations, or a similar environment where analytical rigor, strong execution, and the ability to work across teams are essential.

The Role

The Chief of Staff will help the CEO operate at his best and ensure that the company's most important priorities receive the analysis, coordination, and follow-through they require. The role combines three main areas of responsibility: business analysis and problem solving, leadership of strategic and cross-functional initiatives, and strengthening the CEO's effectiveness and the company’s operating discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Business Analysis and Strategic Problem Solving

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to frame and solve important business challenges
• Conduct research, analyze business performance and relevant data, and synthesize findings to inform decisions about growth, operations, and organizational priorities
• Prepare materials that distill complex information into clear options and recommended actions

Support Execution of Strategic and Operational Priorities Across the Business

• Take ownership of high-priority initiatives identified by the CEO
• Partner with the CEO to translate strategic objectives into clear plans, responsibilities, and measurable outcomes
• Work closely with members of the leadership team and other parts of the organization to resolve issues and  drive progress of key initiatives across functional boundaries
• Step into emerging business challenges as needed, bringing structure, analytical thinking, and a bias to action to help the team get results

Maximize the CEO's Time and Effectiveness

• Help the CEO prioritize his time and attention across competing demands, protecting his time for strategic thinking, key decisions, and important relationships
• Help design and coordinate the CEO's operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, planning sessions, and periodic reviews of key business priorities
• Establish and maintain effective systems for tracking the CEO's priorities, key commitments, important deadlines, and follow-up actions
• Coordinate scheduling, meetings, travel, and changing priorities with flexibility, discretion, and sound judgment; leverage AI tools and automation to increase efficiency
• Prepare the CEO for key meetings by developing agendas, preparing background materials, identifying open questions, and clarifying desired outcomes
• Support communications and presentations on behalf of the CEO

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly capable, intellectually curious professional who combines strong analytical and project management skills with exceptional organization, judgment, and attention to detail. They are comfortable moving between analysis and execution, combining the structured thinking and analytical discipline of a strong consultant with the pragmatism, ownership, and adaptability required in a growing operating business.

Experience and Capabilities

• Analytical problem solving: Strong ability to structure and simplify complex problems, conduct research, analyze data, and develop practical recommendations
• Business acumen: Ability to understand business performance, evaluate opportunities and trade-offs, and develop analyses in support of critical business decisions
• Project management and execution: Demonstrated experience managing complex projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and delivering results
• Executive support and organization: Strong experience managing competing priorities, complex schedules, meetings, communications, and detailed follow-through
• Technology and AI fluency: Demonstrated comfort with productivity tools and experience using AI and automation to improve efficiency, research, analysis, communications, and workflow management
• Work experience: Experience in management consulting, project management, business operations, a Chief of Staff role preferred

Personal Attributes

• Proactive: Identifies emerging needs and takes initiative before issues become problems
• Highly organized: Creates structure, maintains control of details, and ensures that commitments and deadlines are met
• Analytical and resourceful: Approaches problems thoughtfully, finds practical solutions, and knows how to get to the heart of an issue
• Execution-oriented: Takes ownership and follows through until the work is complete
• Adaptable and versatile: Moves comfortably between strategic projects and administrative responsibilities
• Discerning and discreet: Exercises sound judgment, handles sensitive information responsibly, and knows when to act independently or seek guidance
• Calm under pressure: Responds constructively to changing priorities and demanding situations
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented: Builds trust, works effectively across functions, and represents the CEO with a high degree of professionalism

Benefits Summary

We work to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work life balance, and protection from the unexpected. The following benefits are included in addition to your base compensation:  

• 401k (with 3% Company contribution; eligible after 120 days) 
• Medical insurance (with the Company covering 80% of the employee premium and 20% of spouse and/or dependent premiums; eligible after 30 days) 
• Dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible after 30 days) 
• Paid time off (beginning with approximately 1 day per month and increasing with each year of service) 
• Paid holidays (7 days annually) 
• Paid sick leave (4 days annually) 
• Paid parental leave (4 paid weeks; eligible after 1 year of service) 
• Paid professional development opportunities 
• Paid Solar Sabbaticals (extended period off for every three years of service) 
• Reimbursement for work-related travel at GSA rates 
• Long term disability insurance coverage 
• Laptop, cell phone, and unlimited data plan (most roles)