Chief of Staff – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Chief of Staff talent network connecting strategic operators with SignalFire’s VC-backed technology startups. Supporting founders and executives with cross-functional initiatives, operating cadence, analysis, and company scaling.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $250,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, cross-functional project leadership, and operational effectiveness, with a strong focus on analytical skills and executive communication. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and facilitate alignment across teams in a fast-paced, venture-backed environment.

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Strategic PlanningCross-Functional Project LeadershipAnalytical SkillsExecutive CommunicationOperational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

StrategyOperationsConsultingFinanceProduct Strategy

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsJudgmentDiscretionHands-On Operating Style

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsTableauAsanaSlackGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft OfficeSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed StartupHigh-Growth Technology CompanyInvestment FirmBusiness Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CEO, founder, or executive team on company priorities, strategic planning, and decision-making
Drive high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition through execution
Establish and manage operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, goal-setting, planning, and business reviews
Prepare executive communications, board materials, investor updates, and strategic presentations
Conduct research and analysis supporting growth, organizational design, product strategy, market expansion, and fundraising decisions
Track company goals, KPIs, and critical initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through
Identify operational gaps and build processes, systems, and workflows to improve organizational effectiveness
Facilitate cross-functional alignment and help resolve issues spanning multiple teams
Support special projects including fundraising, annual planning, partnerships, hiring, acquisitions, and new market launches
Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO or executive team while maintaining discretion and sound judgment
Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for consideration by VC-backed portfolio companies; this is not an application for a specific job

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, product, business operations, or a related function
Prior experience in a venture-backed startup, high-growth technology company, consulting firm, investment firm, or similarly fast-paced environment
Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Strong analytical skills and ability to turn incomplete information into structured recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level materials
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
High judgment, discretion, and comfort handling sensitive company information
Low-ego, hands-on operating style and willingness to take ownership beyond a defined job description
Experience working directly with a founder, CEO, or executive leadership team strongly preferred
Background in finance, consulting, investing, business operations, or product strategy may be helpful
Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Looker, Tableau, Mode, Notion, Asana, Linear, Monday.com, Airtable, Slack, Google Workspace, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Carta, Ramp, Brex, Mosaic, Pigment, Salesforce, HubSpot, or Gong
LinkedIn URL, resume/CV, and current or preferred working location required for the talent-network submission

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity offered
Potential access to opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Profile retained for future Chief of Staff and strategic operations roles
Possible exposure to portfolio companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS