Firestorm Labs
Deputy Chief of Staff
$100K–$140K
San Diego, United States · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years, with alternatives: high-stakes executive assistant work supporting a founder, CEO, or C-suite executive, or startup operations experience. If lacking this background, explain why you would be a strong fit.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
About the job
Supports the CEO’s calendar, inbox, travel, and meeting preparation, while assisting the Chief of Staff with fundraising, investor relations, special projects, operations, and corporate development.
What you'll do
- Manage the CEO’s calendar, inbox, travel, meeting preparation, and follow-ups.
- Support fundraising diligence, investor relations, and related administrative work.
- Assist with presentations, special projects, and corporate development.
What they ask for
- 3+ years in a high-stakes executive assistant role supporting a founder, CEO, or C-suite executive, or in a startup operations position; applicants without this background should explain why they are a strong fit.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Communications, Political Science, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage a complex, multi-stakeholder calendar and inbox with discretion and very few errors; exceptional written and verbal communication.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, comfort using AI tools, and eligibility to access export-controlled information.
Nice to have
- Experience in a venture-backed startup, defense, aerospace, or high-growth technology company.
- Familiarity with fundraising, investor relations, or diligence processes; experience preparing board-level or investor-facing presentations.
Pay
$100,000 - $140,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Microsoft Office
AI focus
Use AI tools to work faster.
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