Chief of Staff – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Chief of Staff helping SignalFire’s VC-backed technology startups translate strategy into execution. Driving cross-functional initiatives, operating rhythms, executive communications, and scaling operations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 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 executive communication and organizational design. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives that support company growth and decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic PlanningCross-Functional Project LeadershipExecutive CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOperational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

StrategyOperationsConsultingFinanceProduct Strategy

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsHigh JudgmentDiscretionLow-Ego Operating Style

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsLookerTableauNotionAsanaMonday.comSlackGoogle WorkspaceSalesforce

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed StartupHigh-Growth Technology CompanyInvestment FirmBusiness OperationsMarket Expansion

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 resolve issues spanning multiple teams
Support 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 potential matching with Chief of Staff and strategic operations opportunities at portfolio companies

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 experience
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 is strongly preferred
Background in finance, consulting, investing, business operations, or product strategy may be helpful
Experience with relevant 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Estimated OTE of $250K–$300K
Equity offered
Potential access to opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Profile kept on file for future Chief of Staff and strategic operations roles