Chief of Staff

Coforma•North Bethesda, MD

8d•$230,000•Remote

About The Position

We’re seeking a strategic, systems-oriented, and trusted operator to serve as Coforma’s Chief of Staff. The ideal candidate is an individual who thrives in complexity, communicates with clarity, and is prepared to help shape the future of a rapidly growing, mission-driven, and impact-focused organization. The Chief of Staff (CoS) at Coforma is a high-trust, strategic operations executive who partners directly with the CEO and collaborates with members of the Executive and Leadership teams to drive clarity, accountability, and operational momentum. You will enable the CEO to operate at their highest strategic level while ensuring the organization executes effectively and evolves toward scalable, repeatable success. The CoS will serve as Coforma’s Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Integrator, responsible for embedding and sustaining the EOS across the organization. This includes owning the execution cadence, leading Level 10 meetings, managing Rocks and Scorecards, and harmonizing departmental execution. As Integrator, you will ensure that the strategic vision translates into day-to-day actions. The CoS integrates Coforma’s delivery, design, technology, and operations teams—translating strategic priorities into focused execution and serving as a central hub, managing enterprise rhythm, supporting internal communications, and overseeing cross-functional coordination. You are a key contributor to decision-making infrastructure, performance measurement, leadership enablement, and culture stewardship. If you’re passionate about improving lives through digital products and services, then Coforma is a great company for you. $230,000 Annual Salary + Benefits + Growth Potential This is a US-based remote position open to applicants in the states listed below. Some travel will be required. To ensure we remain compliant with all state, county, and local employment and tax regulations, applicants must currently reside in one of the following states to be considered for employment with Coforma. This list will be updated periodically as our People team works to open up hiring in additional states. Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts Montana Nevada New York North Carolina Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Washington Wisconsin

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic operations, consulting, government services, or executive advisement
3 or more years of experience in a senior advisor or Chief of Staff-type role, working directly with C-suite executives
Familiarity with GovCon operations, EOS/OKR frameworks, and mission-driven organizational culture
Critical thinker who is not afraid to ask questions and offer suggestions and has a willingness to learn new technologies and tools
Strong writer and communicator who is able to distill complex or technical regulatory requirements into plain language and can communicate clearly and succinctly with colleagues at all levels across the organization
Proactive, empathetic, persistent, discreet and positive leader with a growth mindset and strong interpersonal skills
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and able to anticipate challenges and adapt to changing situations with new information
Experience with systems integration, implementation, and change management
Experience with G Suite, Slack, Zoom, Unanet, and project management or ticketing software such as JIRA
Full-time resident of the United States (must be legally authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship)
Must be able to successfully pass any applicable background and/or security checks as needed

Nice To Haves

US Military Veteran
Experience as an EOS integrator
Experience working with disadvantaged small business (SDVOSB, 8(a) companies), or Mentor-Protégé Program participants in the digital services industry

Responsibilities

Serve as the EOS Integrator, owning the execution framework, facilitating Level 10 meetings, tracking Rocks, and resolving cross-functional tensions
Implement and maintain EOS governance tools: scorecards, issues lists, and accountability charts
Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to manage strategic priorities and drive decision-making across the enterprise
Coordinate leadership team cadence, Executive Team meetings, offsites, and coaching sessions
Develop and maintain a unified strategic planning structure for the executive and leadership teams (e.g., EOS, OKRs, quarterly reviews)
Establish the process for the development of operational briefs, recommendations, and context summaries for executive decisions
Translate high-level goals into workstreams and operational priorities; ensure organizational focus through structured prioritization and business planning support
Own the CEO’s internal execution system, ensuring priorities move with velocity and visibility
Identify and resolve friction points across the Leadership Team; design and implement operational playbooks
Coordinate and support cross-functional readiness for scaling operations, entering new markets, and supporting product launch alignment across teams
Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Communications to shape internal messaging aligned with executive priorities and strategic plans
Collaborate with Marketing and Communications, People and Compliance teams to reinforce culture, support change management, and scale leadership effectiveness
Serve as a communications proxy for the CEO and other executives when needed
Support executive and internal communication planning during periods of transformation or uncertainty
Contribute to internal continuity planning and crisis response in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team
Support proposal development and go-to-market strategies as a strategic advisor and subject matter expert (SME)
Support the operationalizing of delivery, growth, and contracts coordination playbooks in the organization
Serve as an internal resource for proposal leadership, technical review, and past performance integration
Collaborate with leadership to grow the communications practice, integrate strategic org change, and contribute to client growth initiatives through structured participation in growth strategy sessions
Lead time-bound initiatives and confidential workstreams that span strategic partnerships, operational restructuring, or board-level planning
Represent the CEO in select client, partner, philanthropic, or investor engagements
Own follow-through on strategic projects by tracking milestones, aligning stakeholders, and synthesizing progress for executive review
Support high-priority projects such as partnerships, sponsorships, benchmarking, and go-to-market (GTM) readiness, including market research, positioning, and pricing strategy