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Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6097)

Shield AI· Executive Division – Executive Office
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C.), San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; Washington, D.C.$160k - $250kFull Time EmployeePosted 4w ago

About the role

Shape the strategy behind the next generation of defense technology by tackling complex business challenges, guiding high-impact investment decisions, and turning bold strategic priorities into action through cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Enterprise Strategy Development: Support the multi‑year strategic planning and annual operating strategy cycles.
  • Enterprise Strategy Development: Evaluate portfolio tradeoffs across platforms, software, hardware, and emerging growth vectors.
  • Enterprise Strategy Development: Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and scenario modeling across U.S. and allied defense markets.
  • Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor: Build financial models and analytic frameworks for investment decisions (new platforms, manufacturing, international expansion).
  • Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor: Assess TAM, margin structure, capital intensity, payback, and risk‑adjusted returns.
  • Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor: Contribute to the development of enterprise‑wide capital allocation frameworks and governance processes.
  • Operationalization of Strategy: Translate strategic priorities into cross‑functional execution plans with defined KPIs and milestones.
  • Operationalization of Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of integration efforts for acquisitions, strategic investments, and other inorganic growth initiatives.
  • Operationalization of Strategy: Track and report on progress through structured operating cadences (monthly and quarterly performance reviews).
  • Operationalization of Strategy: Identify bottlenecks, analyze root causes, and recommend actionable solutions to sustain execution velocity.

Qualifications

  • Min 12+ years of experience with Bachelors, 8+ with Masters, and 5+ with PhD.
  • Min 4+ years’ experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.
  • Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments
  • Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.
  • Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).
  • Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
  • U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

Skills

Required:Strategic planningFinancial modelingMarket analysisCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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