Shield AI
Senior Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6097)
San Diego, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 24, 2026
- Experience
- 12+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 8+ years with a master’s, or 5+ years with a PhD; 4+ years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or other high-rigor roles.
About the job
Develops enterprise strategy and financial analysis, supports investment and capital-allocation decisions, and turns strategic priorities into cross-functional plans and execution reviews.
What you'll do
- Support multi-year strategic planning, assess portfolio tradeoffs, and analyze defense markets.
- Build financial models and frameworks for investment decisions and capital allocation.
- Lead integration and execution planning for inorganic growth initiatives; track progress and resolve bottlenecks.
What they ask for
- At least 12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 8 years with a master’s, or 5 years with a PhD; at least 4 years in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or another high-rigor role.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in technology-driven environments.
- Financial modeling and analytical capability, including unit economics, 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.
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