Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations

Job overview

The Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations role is onsite in San Diego, CA. Compensation is $140,000–$200,000 per year; the posting also describes bonus, benefits, and equity for regular full-time employees. The role supports Shield AI, a defense-technology company whose mission is protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. The role turns strategic priorities and acquisition objectives into coordinated execution, helping the company assess investments, integrate acquisitions, track progress, and realize operational and strategic value across functional teams.

What you'll do

• Build financial models and analytical frameworks for investment decisions
• assess total addressable market, margins, capital intensity, payback, and risk-adjusted returns
• translate strategic priorities into cross-functional plans with KPIs and milestones
• lead integration planning and execution for acquisitions and strategic investments
• track progress through monthly and quarterly reviews
• identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions
• coordinate integration workstreams from diligence and pre-close planning through Day 1, Day 100, and business-as-usual transition
• develop repeatable integration playbooks and tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

enterprise strategy

operations

san diego ca

shield ai

capital allocation

financial modeling

m&a integration

cross-functional execution

strategic investments

kpis and milestones

security clearance

u.s. citizenship

$140k–$200k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Regular full-time employee package includes bonus, benefits, and equity.
• Temporary employees receive a temporary benefits package applicable after 60 days.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The posting specifies experience requirements including 6+ years with a bachelor’s degree or 3+ years with a master’s degree, and 2+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or another high-rigor role.

About the employer

Shield AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.