Application Guide

How to Apply for Chief of Staff

at Solid Power

🏢 About Solid Power

Solid Power is at the forefront of energy storage innovation, developing safer, ultra-dense solid-state batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles and renewable energy. Working here means contributing to a greener future while being part of a fast-moving, mission-driven team that values technical excellence and strategic thinking.

About This Role

As Chief of Staff, you will be the CEO's right hand, driving critical strategic initiatives and ensuring the executive team operates with clarity and speed. This role is highly impactful because you'll shape the company's direction, improve decision-making processes, and align cross-functional teams to accelerate Solid Power's mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with a CEO check-in to review priorities and urgent issues, followed by facilitating a cross-functional meeting on a key initiative like scaling production. You'll spend time analyzing data to inform a strategic decision, drafting a board communication, and ending the day by aligning with department heads on execution milestones.

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🎯 Who Solid Power Is Looking For

  • A strategic operator with an MBA and STEM background who can translate technical concepts into business strategies.
  • 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, operations, or program leadership, ideally in a public company or high-growth tech environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, able to influence executives and stakeholders without direct authority.
  • A proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and can structure complex initiatives from ideation to execution.

📝 Tips for Applying to Solid Power

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific strategic initiatives you've led, quantifying impact (e.g., 'Drove 20% efficiency gain through cross-functional alignment').

2

In your cover letter, explicitly connect your background to Solid Power's mission and the CEO's priorities (e.g., scaling a tech company, navigating public markets).

3

Showcase your ability to operate in matrixed environments by describing how you've managed stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance.

4

Prepare a brief 'strategic narrative' for yourself—how you'd approach the first 90 days—to demonstrate your structured thinking.

5

Research Solid Power's recent news, partnerships, and technology milestones to show genuine interest and preparedness.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience in strategy and operations, with concrete examples of driving transformational initiatives.', 'Your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences (board, investors, employees).', "Your alignment with Solid Power's mission and your passion for clean energy innovation.", 'Your readiness to partner with the CEO to improve decision-making and execution cadence.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Solid Power's technology roadmap and competitive landscape (e.g., how their solid-state battery compares to QuantumScape or Toyota).
  • → Recent earnings calls or investor presentations to understand the company's strategic challenges and goals.
  • → The CEO's background and leadership style—review interviews or articles to tailor your approach.
  • → Organizational structure and key executives to understand the matrix and decision rights.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you structure the CEO's weekly operating cadence to balance strategic planning and urgent issues?
2 Describe a time you drove a cross-functional initiative with conflicting priorities; how did you align stakeholders?
3 What metrics would you track to measure the success of the Chief of Staff role at Solid Power?
4 How would you approach shaping the strategic narrative for an internal all-hands vs. an investor presentation?
5 Given Solid Power's stage (public company, scaling), what are the top 3 priorities you'd recommend to the CEO?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on 'process' without demonstrating strategic impact—this role requires both.
  • Underestimating the importance of technical understanding; show you can engage with engineering concepts.
  • Being too generic about 'supporting the CEO'—instead, specify how you'd add value (e.g., freeing up CEO time, improving execution).

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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