Top skills for Chief of Staff jobs

Based on 205 active Chief of Staff postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Chief of Staff postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Business64%
  • Consulting59%
  • Finance51%
  • Accountability37%
  • Design29%
  • Insurance28%
  • Hiring26%
  • Driven19%
  • Banking19%
  • Marketing17%
  • Financial Services16%
  • Executive Leadership14%
  • Licensing13%
  • Sound Judgment13%
  • Narratives10%
  • Fundraising10%
  • Revenue10%
  • Analytics9%
  • Onboarding9%
  • Recruiting8%
  • Economics8%
  • Logistics8%
  • PlayBook8%
  • Rigor8%
  • Budgeting7%

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