Chief of Staff

Kunin Technologies•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Kunin Technologies is seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly alongside the CEO as the company advances its critical-mineral separation technologies and builds out its technology, partnerships, hiring, federal pipeline, industry coalition, and a new manufacturing venture. This is a pure individual-contributor role focused on helping the CEO manage a broad portfolio of work. The position involves frequent travel with the CEO and offers broad exposure, with the potential to progress into functional leadership at Kunin or related ecosystem entities. The posting describes the role as an 18-to-36-month tour of duty and anticipates that the person may eventually found a company and leave Kunin within two to five years. The Chief of Staff will support partner relationships, prepare the CEO for negotiations, assist with contract structuring, lead hiring processes until functional leaders take ownership of their teams, and absorb administrative work across Kunin, the coalition, and the new venture. Compensation is $130,000–$240,000, plus benefits and equity. Regular travel is required, including travel alongside the CEO and independently five to six times per month. Extended hours and weekends are frequently required to support critical project milestones. Kunin will make efforts to secure work authorization for the right candidate. The company is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 4 years combining a high-rigor analytical foundation—such as consulting, banking, investing, or a technical degree—with operating experience.
Exposure to operating chaos, such as an early-stage startup, campaign, military staff, or founder's office.
Exceptional writing ability.
Modeling skills.
Discretion by default.
Regular travel alongside the CEO and independently, five to six times per month.
Frequently work extended hours and weekends to support critical project milestones.

Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, and follow up on Kunin's partner and counterparty relationships.
Prepare negotiation briefing documents, research counterparties, summarize terms, and develop meeting-ready positions for the CEO's deals.
Support contract structuring by preparing first drafts, tracking redlines, and coordinating with counsel across agreements.
Run executive and team search processes end to end until functional leaders take ownership of their teams.
Handle administrative work, including inbound triage, scheduling coordination, and commitment tracking across the company, coalition, and new venture.