Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist in the multi-year strategic planning and annual operational strategy cycles.

• Analyze portfolio trade-offs across various platforms, software, hardware, and emerging growth opportunities.

• Perform market sizing, competitive assessments, and scenario modeling within U.S. and allied defense markets.

• Develop financial models and analytical frameworks to guide investment decisions related to new platforms, manufacturing, and international growth.

• Evaluate total addressable market (TAM), margin structures, capital intensity, payback periods, and risk-adjusted returns.

• Contribute to the overarching capital allocation frameworks and governance procedures of the enterprise.

• Convert strategic objectives into actionable cross-functional execution plans with established KPIs and milestones.

• Monitor and communicate progress through monthly and quarterly performance evaluations.

• Identify bottlenecks, investigate root causes, and propose actionable recommendations to maintain execution speed.

• Collaborate with teams across Shield AI's aircraft systems, Hivemind AI software, autonomy hardware, and international expansion initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years with a Master's degree, or 5+ years with a PhD.

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or similar high-rigor roles.

• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills.

• Capability to structure ambiguous challenges and derive insights through analysis.

• Proficiency in financial modeling and analytical skills, including unit economics, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

• Background or keen interest in complex, technical, or regulated sectors; aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing is preferred.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Must be able to obtain and retain a security clearance.

• Authorization to work in the United States is required.

• Employment sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Equity participation.

• Temporary benefits package available after 60 days for temporary employees.

• Professional learning and development environment.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and affirmative action workplace policies.

• Accommodations for disabilities or special needs are provided.