Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director of the Water Board

About the Company

Influential environmental agency

Industry Environmental Services

Type Government Agency

Founded 1977

Employees 5001-10,000

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director of the Water Board. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's mission by ensuring the efficient operation of its business and administrative functions. This includes aligning budget, procurement, administration, and technology priorities with strategic goals, managing a substantial annual expense budget and capital plan, and overseeing a wide range of financial and administrative operations. The Chief of Staff will also be responsible for driving change management and performance improvement initiatives, managing large data sets, and coordinating interagency communications on behalf of the CFO.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Administrative Staff Analyst title, which include a master's degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of professional experience, or a bachelor's degree and 4 years of professional experience. The role requires a candidate with excellent organizational and communication skills, the ability to distill complex information, and experience in a chief of staff, strategic advisor, or project management role. Familiarity with the structure and processes of government, particularly in the area of budgeting and procurement, is highly valued. The ideal candidate will be adept at data analysis, have experience in leading multi-stakeholder projects, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Professional certifications in project management and Lean/Six Sigma are a plus, and a master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.

Hiring Manager Title Chief Financial Officer

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Finance