Chief of Staff, Strategy at Aledade, Inc.

The Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) serves as a strategic and operational partner, enabling the effectiveness, focus, and execution of the Office of the CSO.  This role is responsible for driving alignment across strategic priorities, advancing high-impact initiatives, and ensuring disciplined execution of the Strategy organization’s mandate, including activities of the People Team, Communications Team, Annual Operating and Transformation Planning Team, and Strategic Initiatives. This individual will act as a force multiplier, ensuring connectivity between these distinct functions and the broader enterprise. The Chief of Staff operates at both strategic and tactical levels - helping shape priorities, translating strategy into executable plans, and coordinating cross-functional work that advances enterprise goals. The role requires strong judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to influence outcomes through both direct authority and partnership.  This is a highly visible role that demands intellectual agility, executive presence, and comfort navigating ambiguity. The ideal candidate is a structured problem solver who brings clarity to complex initiatives, proactively identifies risks and opportunities, and drives momentum across competing priorities. We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the US or be based from Bethesda, MD office. Primary Duties: • Serve as a thought partner with the Chief Strategy Officer to maintain alignment on and progress towards team and individual goals and KPIs while identifying emerging issues, executing key priorities, and driving implementation of cross-functional initiatives to support Strategy. • Support the Chief Strategy Officer on planning and execution of periodic roles in company meetings and retreats/events, including executive leadership meetings, monthly All Hands meetings, various in-person retreats and working sessions, quarterly board meetings, etc. • Own all communications for the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer - including deck creation, communications strategies and plans. This also includes leading data analysis, reporting, and projects on topics relevant to the Chief Strategy Officer’s priorities and communications strategy. • Project manage company and team-level goals for the Chief Strategy Officer and other key senior leaders to ensure progress and success. Foster connectivity between Aledade’s Strategy teams and company leadership. • Additional ad hoc projects and other duties, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or equivalent Master’s degree strongly preferred • Experience in a chief of staff, client service, or related role • Experience collaborating across teams to lead cross functional projects and initiatives • Experience handling highly sensitive topics and materials with discretion. • 10+ years of professional experience within a fast-paced corporate environment Preferred knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: • Experience with healthcare-focused, tech/digital organizations is preferred. • Curiosity and active engagement with and learning about AI tools with a focus on practical applications and organizational adoption. • Proven track record of successfully managing projects and interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders. • Experience working in a company operational function preferred. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a superb attention to detail. • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to operate independently and understand business context and priorities. • Relevant competencies include developing and maintaining internal stakeholder relationships, project management, and effective written and verbal communication. • Must be results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Competency with data manipulation and presentation Physical Requirements: • Sitting for prolonged periods of time. Extensive use of computers and keyboard. Occasional walking and lifting may be required. • Travel up to 25% Who We Are: Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members: Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year) Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program 401(k) with up to 4% match Stock options And much more! At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at  [Upgrade to PRO to see link]