Strategy and Operations

What you'll do Giga Energy's CEO moves fast across fundraising, customer deals, plant/site operations, and board management, and needs someone who can move with him. As Strategy & Operations under the CEO, you'll operate as his right hand: part executive partner, part operator, part fixer. One day you're building the board deck, the next you're on a plane to a customer site, the next you're running point on a cross-functional technical project. This is a rare opportunity with significant career growth, for someone early in their career to work directly with the CEO, tackling urgent, real business challenges. Where you'll work This role is based out of our Houston office and works in lockstep with the CEO in person, the job doesn't work remotely. We'll support relocation for the right person . Expect to travel frequently and often on short notice to other Giga offices (San Francisco, Long Beach), customer sites, investor meetings, and industry events. Responsibilities Act as the CEO's strategic and operational right hand — solve complex problems, run research and analysis, prep for high level meetings so his time goes to the highest-leverage work Own cross-functional projects end-to-end on the CEO's behalf: define the problem, drive the workstream, chase down the people who need to move, and close the loop Build board decks, investor materials, and executive presentations that turn messy inputs into a clear, compelling narrative Prepare the CEO for meetings, board sessions, and external engagements; synthesizing background material, drafting talking points, and tracking follow-ups to completion Travel with or ahead of the CEO to represent Giga at customer sites, manufacturing facilities, and industry events Manage complex, fast-changing scheduling and travel logistics across time zones and offices, no task considered too big or too small Research and analyze ad hoc strategic questions — market dynamics, competitor moves, operational bottlenecks — and turn findings into a clear recommendation, not just a summary Stand in for the CEO in select internal meetings, ensuring decisions are captured and followed through on Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience) 2-4+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or a similarly rigorous, high-output professional environment Demonstrated experience building polished, executive-ready presentations (PowerPoint or GSuite) Strong project management skills, with a track record of driving cross-functional work to completion without hand-holding Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex or ambiguous information into a clear point of view Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating with incomplete information Willingness and ability to travel extensively, often on short notice Ability to relocate to and work in-person from Houston, TX Bonus Points Prior consulting, banking, or strategy experience in the energy, power, or industrial infrastructure sectors Experience directly supporting a CEO, founder, or senior executive Experience in a high-growth startup environment How We Work We value people who take ownership, raise risks early, communicate directly, and follow through. Incomplete information is part of the job. Make the best decision you can, document it, and adjust as the facts change. Move quickly on reversible decisions and take more care when security, safety, financial, employee, or customer risk is involved. Benefits Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup 401(k) with 4% employer match Unlimited PTO Parental leave Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) Commuter benefits, where applicable Opportunities to collaborate in person at periodic team and company on-sites Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.