Chief of Staff

Formic

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff is a high-output operator who works directly with the CEO to drive execution across Formic’s highest-priority initiatives. This role exists to increase the CEO’s effectiveness by creating clarity, maintaining momentum, and ensuring follow-through across the business. The role spans both strategic and operational work, ranging from cross-functional initiatives and executive communications to scheduling, prioritization, and day-to-day operational support. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, operates with urgency, and is willing to do whatever is needed to help the company scale. Success in this role requires strong judgment, high ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to move fluidly between executive-level thinking and tactical execution. This is an operator role designed for someone who wants deep exposure to how a high-growth company is built while serving as a trusted extension of the CEO.

Requirements

4-8+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, investing, executive support, or other high-performance operating environments
Proven ability to independently drive high-impact initiatives and deliver results in fast-moving environments
Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting business performance data, identifying trends, and supporting decision-making
Excellent communication skills with the ability to operate effectively with executives, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders
Highly organized with exceptional follow-through and attention to detail
Willingness to handle both strategic work and operational or administrative responsibilities without ego
High ownership mentality with a strong bias toward action
Comfortable operating in ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change
Ability to balance urgency, discretion, and sound judgment
Strong operator mindset with a willingness to do whatever is needed to help the business move forward

Nice To Haves

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the ability and interest to work in person in the East Bay
Experience at high-growth startups or scale-ups
Exposure to business operations, internal tooling, systems improvement, or automation initiatives
Experience preparing executive, board, or investor materials
Familiarity with SaaS, robotics, manufacturing, or industrial technology business models
MBA or equivalent real-world operating experience

Responsibilities

Ensure the CEO is able to focus on the company’s highest-leverage work
Anticipate needs, reduce friction, and create operational leverage day-to-day
Drive high-priority cross-functional initiatives from idea through execution
Translate discussions into clear action items, owners, timelines, and accountability
Track progress across teams and proactively unblock issues
Support company operating cadence, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and KPI reviews
Prepare materials for executive, board, and investor discussions
Help maintain visibility into company priorities, risks, and performance
Identify operational inefficiencies and help improve processes, tooling, and coordination across teams
Take ownership of ambiguous, high-priority projects that require rapid execution
Manage prioritization and follow-through across internal and external commitments
Operate as a utility player across the business when needed

Benefits

Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
Paid Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it. 15 days of paid time off, in addition to company holidays