Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6097)

San Diego, Californiafull time

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f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations at Shield AI responsible for shaping defense technology strategy and guiding investment decisions. Leads cross-functional execution plans and integration efforts for acquisitions and growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Shape the strategy behind the next generation of defense technology. In this role, you’ll tackle complex business challenges, guide high-impact investment decisions, and turn bold strategic priorities into action, partnering across the organization to drive growth, scale, and long-term impact.
Enterprise Strategy Development:
Support the multi‐year strategic planning and annual operating strategy cycles.
Evaluate portfolio tradeoffs across platforms, software, hardware, and emerging growth vectors.
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).
Assess TAM, margin structure, capital intensity, payback, and risk‐adjusted returns.
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.
Lead the planning and execution of integration efforts for acquisitions, strategic investments, and other inorganic growth initiatives.

Qualification

Experience leading complexTemporary employee offer package

Required

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).
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package: