Chief of Staff - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Chiefs of Staff at VC-Backed Startups. This is not an application for a specific job, but a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring strategic operators and Chiefs of Staff. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups across various technology sectors, including AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. They are looking to connect with Chiefs of Staff who can assist founders and executive teams in translating company priorities into action, driving cross-functional initiatives, and establishing the operational cadence necessary for scaling. By joining the Talent Network, your profile may be shared with SignalFire's portfolio companies, providing visibility into unlisted Chief of Staff and strategic operations opportunities.

Requirements

• Experienced in 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 relying on formal authority
• Able to move between strategic planning, analytical work, and hands-on execution
• Excited to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous startup environments
• 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, finance, product, business operations, or a related function
• Prior experience working 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 the ability to turn incomplete information into structured recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• High judgment, discretion, and comfort working with sensitive company information
• A 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

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the CEO, founder, or executive team on company priorities, strategic planning, and decision-making
• Drive high-priority, cross-functional initiatives from initial problem definition through execution
• Establish and manage company 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 to support decisions related to growth, organizational design, product strategy, market expansion, or fundraising
• Track company goals, key performance indicators, and critical initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through
• Identify operational gaps and build processes, systems, and workflows that improve organizational effectiveness
• Facilitate alignment across functions and help resolve issues that span multiple teams
• Support special projects such as fundraising, annual planning, partnerships, hiring, acquisitions, or new market launches
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO or executive team while maintaining discretion and sound judgment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed