Chief of Staff

Formic

Chief of Staff at Formic working with the CEO on high-priority initiatives. Ensures execution and follow-through while anticipating needs and reducing operational friction.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analysisbusiness performance interpretationproject managementprocess improvementKPI trackinginitiative executionoperational efficiency

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailownership mentalityadaptabilityjudgmentcross-functional collaboration