Chief of Staff Graduate Intern

CLEARWATER SECURITY & COMPLIANCE LLC•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Chief of Staff Graduate Intern serves as a strategic partner to the President of Clearwater, enabling effective leadership, operational excellence, and execution of key business priorities. This role acts as a force multiplier—driving alignment across teams, managing critical initiatives, and ensuring the President’s time and focus are optimized for maximum impact. A critical component of this role is leading and accelerating Clearwater’s adoption of AI—identifying opportunities, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring AI initiatives translate into measurable business value.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration or similar graduate program with graduation/completion date of no later than May 2027
5–10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or executive support roles
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting AI, automation, or digital transformation initiatives
Currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration with graduation/completion date of no later than May 2027
Strong understanding of how AI can be applied in business contexts (technical depth not required, but fluency is essential)
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority
Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into action
High level of discretion, judgment, and emotional intelligence
Strong business acumen
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative and effective at aligning diverse stakeholders around business outcomes
Proficient with modern business tools (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Office, SharePoint) and comfortable communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Ability to embrace Clearwater’s CLEAR core values (Commitment to Client Success, Lead with Accountability, Integrity & Collaboration, Excellence in All That We Do, Advance Colleague Success, Respect & Transparency) and culture.?

Nice To Haves

Experience working closely with senior executives preferred
Security, risk, or healthcare experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Planning
Translate the President’s vision into actionable priorities and ensure consistent execution across the organization
Drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through completion
Monitor progress on strategic goals, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
AI Strategy & Transformation
Partner with the President and leadership team to execute Clearwater’s AI strategy
Identify high-impact opportunities to apply AI across operations, products, and customer experience
Drive adoption of AI tools and workflows to improve efficiency, decision-making, and scalability
Coordinate cross-functional AI initiatives, ensuring alignment between technical and business teams
Track emerging AI trends and assess their relevance to Clearwater’s business
Executive Support & Leverage
Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the President
Prepare briefings, talking points, and decision frameworks for internal and external engagements
Manage and prioritize the President’s agenda to align with company objectives
Operational Leadership
Improve internal processes to increase efficiency, communication, and accountability
Lead special projects and organizational initiatives on behalf of the President
Coordinate leadership team rhythms (e.g., staff meetings, quarterly planning, offsites)
Cross-Functional Alignment
Act as a central point of coordination across departments to ensure alignment and clarity
Break down silos and facilitate communication between leadership and teams
Ensure follow-through on key decisions and initiatives
Decision Support & Analytics
Gather and synthesize data to support executive decision-making
Develop dashboards, reports, and insights on company performance
Identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation
Culture & Leadership Enablement
Reinforce company culture and leadership principles
Support internal communications and change management efforts
Help drive accountability and performance across the leadership team