Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations

Job overview

The Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations role is onsite in San Diego, CA, with annual pay of $160,000–$250,000. Shield AI develops intelligent systems, including autonomy software and aircraft, with a stated mission of protecting service members and civilians. The role develops enterprise strategy, evaluates investment and portfolio choices, and turns priorities into cross-functional execution plans. It supports planning cycles, financial analysis, acquisition integration, performance reviews, and solutions to operational bottlenecks.

What you'll do

• Support multi-year strategic planning and annual operating strategy
• evaluate portfolio tradeoffs
• conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and scenario modeling
• build financial models and investment frameworks
• assess market size, margins, capital intensity, payback, and risk-adjusted returns
• translate priorities into execution plans with KPIs and milestones
• lead integration efforts for acquisitions and strategic investments
• track performance and identify bottlenecks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

enterprise strategy

operations

senior lead

san diego ca

shield ai

defense technology

strategic planning

capital allocation

financial modeling

market analysis

cross-functional execution

acquisition integration

u.s. citizenship required

security clearance eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For full-time regular employees, the posting lists pay within the stated range, bonus, benefits, and equity.

Why this role

The posting requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. It describes a full-time regular employee package with pay within the listed range, bonus, benefits, and equity.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.