Chief of Staff – VC Backed Startups

SignalFire

Chief of Staff connecting SignalFire’s VC-backed technology startups with strategic operators. Driving executive priorities, cross-functional initiatives, operating rhythms, and scaling operations.

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic planning, cross-functional project leadership, and operational effectiveness within fast-paced environments. Proficient in preparing executive communications and managing multiple priorities while maintaining high judgment and discretion.

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Strategic PlanningCross-Functional Project LeadershipExecutive CommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational Effectiveness

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Hard Skills

StrategyOperationsConsultingFinanceProduct StrategyBusiness OperationsKPI TrackingMarket ExpansionResearch and AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsHigh JudgmentLow-Ego Operating Style

Industry Keywords

Venture-Backed StartupHigh-Growth Technology CompanyInvestment FirmFast-Paced EnvironmentExecutive Leadership Team

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 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
Submit an application to join SignalFire’s Talent Network
SignalFire reviews applications on an ongoing basis and may share profiles with portfolio companies
SignalFire talent partners or startup leaders may contact candidates when there is a match

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 experience preparing executive-level materials
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
High judgment, discretion, and comfort working with 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 depending on the role
Comfortable working in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments
Experience working closely with founders, executives, or senior leadership teams
Skilled at translating high-level priorities into clear plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes
Comfortable leading complex, cross-functional initiatives without formal authority
Able to move between strategic planning, analytical work, and hands-on execution

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
Potential matching with opportunities across SignalFire’s portfolio companies
Potential access to Chief of Staff and strategic operations opportunities that may not be publicly listed
Profile kept on file for future roles across the portfolio
Potential professional exposure to VC-backed startups shaping technology
Occasional communications such as newsletters, insights, or invitations to community events (with opt-out option)