# Chief of Staff at LeanData

> Hybrid · United States · Director+ · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3ALeanData%3A46138c47-ee37-4abb-b8b0-d9d6c2b64300 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [LeanData](https://alderhq.app/companies/leandata)
- Location text: Santa Clara
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United States (evidence: "Location: Santa Clara")
- Posted: 2026-08-24 (79 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/LeanData/46138c47-ee37-4abb-b8b0-d9d6c2b64300

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $170k–$200k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 1090): p25 $210k, median $250k, p75 $289k

## Description (the employer's text)

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a highly strategic, execution-focused, and operationally savvy leader who serves as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team. This person acts as an integrator across functions, a right-hand to the CEO (but not a gatekeeper) and an internal accelerator to company-wide priorities. The Chief of Staff brings world-class organizational skills, executive-level judgment, and emotional intelligence to bear across a diverse and high-leverage portfolio of strategic, operational, and cross-functional responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned high-performing generalist who thrives in ambiguity, can think strategically for near and long-term, and brings structure for scale. This individual will spend two years in a Chief of Staff role and then, based on interest and capabilities, land in a high impact operating role within the company.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role, with three (3) in-office days in our Santa Clara, CA offices each week to foster collaboration and connection.

### What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution - Partner with CEO to assess company progress vs. the annual plan - Coordinate and execute OKRs - Own quarterly business reviews (QBRs): define structure, metrics, and cadence - Responsible for the rhythm of the business, including task follow through, scheduling key meetings and preparing advance materials

New Initiative Design - Develop business cases and project plans for new initiatives - Develop proposals and transition plans for cross-functional initiatives

Program Execution & Project Management - Lead execution of high-leverage initiatives to the CEO - Serve as temporary owner for unstaffed experimental projects

Strategic Partnerships - Foster relationships throughout the company and most critically with the executive team -Create cross-functional alignment for effective collaboration and deliverables

### What Success Looks Like

First Month - Onboard deeply into strategy and operations - Shadow key leaders; listen and observe CEO and E-team workflows

First 3 Months - Implement OKR + weekly E-team meeting cadence - Recommend and implement CEO playbook to improve operations and impact

First 6 Months - Lead execution of strategic initiatives - Own board prep, QBRs, other initiatives

### What We’re Looking For

Core Competencies - Strategic Thinking - Execution & Rigor - Organizational Design & Ops - Emotional Intelligence - Communication & Influence - Cross-Functional Leadership - Confidentiality & Discretion

Attributes - Humble, curious, high ownership - Hyper responsive - Detail-oriented, structured - Calm under pressure - Sound judgment and strong anticipation of future workloads and dependencies

Experience - 6-8 years’ experience with strategy consulting and/or business operations experience a plus - Experience and comfort with executive level - Proven project leadership track record

### Why Join LeanData

LeanData covers up to 90% of employee insurance premiums

Stock options for all full-time employees

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan

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