Shield AI
Director, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R5626)
$190K–$290K
United States +3 · On-site · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Location
- United States
San Diego, California
Dallas, Texas
Washington, D.C. - Experience
- At least 12 years with a bachelor’s, 8 years with a master’s, or 5 years with a PhD; at least 4 years in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or another high-rigor role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD, according to the stated experience alternatives.
- Visa sponsorship
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
About the job
Leads enterprise strategy and operating planning, evaluates investment and portfolio choices, and drives cross-functional execution across Shield AI’s platforms, software, hardware, and growth opportunities.
What you'll do
- Lead multi-year strategic planning and annual operating strategy; assess portfolio tradeoffs and defense-market opportunities.
- Develop financial models and investment frameworks, evaluating market size, margins, capital needs, payback, and risk-adjusted returns.
- Turn priorities into execution plans with KPIs and milestones, track performance, and recommend solutions to bottlenecks.
What they ask for
- At least 12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 8 with a master’s, or 5 with a PhD.
- At least 4 years in top-tier strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or another high-rigor role.
- Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, including financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries, such as aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and collaborating across teams.
Pay
USD 190,000–290,000 per year base salary
AI focus
The role covers strategy and investment decisions involving AI software (Hivemind), autonomy hardware, aircraft systems, and related growth opportunities; it does not specify hands-on AI development.
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