Chief of Staff

Natcast (short for The National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology) is a new, purpose-built, non-profit entity created to operate the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) consortium, established by the CHIPS Act of the U.S. government.

Working at Natcast represents an opportunity to help extend America’s leadership in semiconductor technology, significantly reduce the time and cost of moving from idea to commercialization, and build and sustain a semiconductor workforce development ecosystem.

These efforts to advance semiconductor technology and seed new industries built on the capabilities of a wide range of advanced chips hold the potential to benefit the country and the world for generations to come.

Chief of Staff, NSTC Investment Fund

Sunnyvale, CA

In this role you will support the strategic operations of Natcast's $500 million CHIPS Venture Fund, working directly with the Investment Partners to drive initiatives across early-stage semiconductor investments, corporate partnerships, and ecosystem development.

Every day you will manage complex priorities spanning investment operations, stakeholder engagement, and strategic initiatives while helping orchestrate the Fund's mission to catalyze semiconductor innovation through strategic capital deployment.

To thrive in this role you must combine investment acumen with exceptional organizational abilities, demonstrating both analytical precision and relationship management skills while supporting the advancement of America's semiconductor startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic initiatives and special projects for the NSTC Investment Fund

• Drive operational efficiency of the investment team and processes

• Prepare materials for investment committee meetings and board presentations

• Create and maintain investment analytics and portfolio tracking systems

• Manage software platforms for deal sourcing, CRM, and industry tracking.

• Coordinate processes across technical and financial due diligence

• Develop comprehensive briefing materials for key stakeholder meetings

• Coordinate investment pipeline development and deal flow management with investment team

• Support relationship management with semiconductor startups and founders

• Guide strategic planning and execution for the investment platform

• Manage communication flows between investment team and broader organization

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

• 2 years experience in venture capital, investment banking, or management consulting

• Experience with investment operations

• Ability to learn semiconductor technology and industry dynamics

• Excellence in financial analysis and modeling

• Demonstrated project management capabilities

• Superior written and verbal communication

• Exceptional at managing executive-level relationships

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Track record of managing complex initiatives

• Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Semiconductor startup experience

• Management consulting experience

• Technical degree in relevant field or MBA

• Deal execution experience

• Strategic planning expertise

Ready to help orchestrate investments that will shape America's semiconductor future? Join our mission-driven team and support the strategic deployment of capital that will accelerate semiconductor innovation. Your unique combination of investment expertise and organizational abilities will help ensure the successful execution of this historic initiative.

Natcast is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any protected attribute. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please let us know.

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