Lead, Enterprise Strategy and Operations (R6096)

Shield; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a senior strategy professional to drive capital allocation and rigorous business cases across advanced defense-tech programs. The role requires leading cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments and managing complex analyses to support informed decisions.

Applicants should have 6+ years with a BA and 3+ years with an MS, strong problem-solving skills, and readiness to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3+ years with a Master's degree.
• 2+ years’ experience in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional transformations in technology-driven environments.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and derive insights from analysis.
• Financial modeling and unit economics forecasting experience.
• Experience or interest in complex technical or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, advanced manufacturing).
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor: lead financial analyses and strategic business cases across initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence senior stakeholders

Security clearance readiness

Education

BS degree

MS degree

Job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BATaircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

What you’ll do:

• Capital Allocation & Business Case Rigor :

Required qualifications:

• Min 6+ years of experience with Bachelors, 3+ with Masters.

• Min 2+ years’ experience in a strategy consulting, corporate strategy or other high‑rigor roles.

• Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving abilities.

• Experience leading complex, cross-functional transformations in fast-paced, technology-driven environments

• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive insight through analysis.

• Financial modeling and analytical capability (unit economics, forecasting, scenario analysis).

• Experience or strong interest in complex, technical, or regulated industries (aerospace, defense, AI, or advanced manufacturing preferred).

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and influence senior stakeholders.

• U.S. citizenship required (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed toequal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.