As the nation’s go-to platform for identifying, founding, and investing in deep tech, we are a de-risking vehicle for the American technological renaissance.
About the role
We are seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO during a period of rapid growth, acquisitions, and company building. This is a highly strategic and operational role spanning M&A, government customers, investors, executive operations, and the integration of acquired businesses. The Chief of Staff will serve as a force multiplier to the CEO, taking ownership of critical priorities and helping build the systems and operating cadence required to scale the company.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of progressive experience across defense or government, consulting, investment banking, private equity or venture capital, corporate development, or high-growth technology companies
- Experience working in or around the defense and national-security ecosystem
- Experience with deeply technical or engineering-driven businesses such as photonics, semiconductors, aerospace, quantum, or advanced manufacturing
- Experience owning ambiguous, cross-functional initiatives and driving them to completion
- Exposure to M&A, including diligence, integration, or portfolio company operations
- Strong executive presence and experience working with senior leaders, Boards, investors, or government customers
More about this role
Roadrunner Venture Studios is the nation's leading platform for founding breakthrough ventures in frontier technology. Our mission is to turn deep technology into breakthrough companies for the benefit of the American people. Together with engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, we build products, create initial business models, recruit exceptional teams, align companies with their first customers, and provide initial funding.
Roadrunner is launching a new photonics platform focused on building a scaled, vertically integrated domestic leader serving the U.S. Government, defense prime contractors, and commercial markets. The company is pursuing an acquisition-led strategy to bring together leading photonics technologies and capabilities into a single enterprise.
We are seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO during a period of rapid growth, acquisitions, and company building.
This is a highly strategic and operational role spanning M&A, government customers, investors, executive operations, and the integration of acquired businesses. The Chief of Staff will serve as a force multiplier to the CEO, taking ownership of critical priorities and helping build the systems...
Read the full posting on RoadRunner Venture Studios's site ↗
Browse similar: Venture capital jobs · Chief of staff and BizOps