Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Discretionary bonuses tied to perfomrn

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Unknown organization seeks a Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations to shape commercialization strategy and coordinate cross-functional execution in the energy and industrial sectors. This remote role partners with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate revenue pathways and improve operational discipline.

You will translate technical capabilities into market-entry plans, support growth initiatives, and help drive opportunities post-acquisition.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy/business operations at a high-growth startup.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from planning to implementation.
• Strong commercial judgment with ability to translate market analysis into actionable growth opportunities.
• Experience developing strategic recommendations, business cases, or commercial plans.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across technical and operational functions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for synthesizing complex information.
• High ownership and organizational skills with a bias toward action.
• Interest in defense, industrial technology, or government markets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build commercialization pathways by translating technical and manufacturing capabilities into market-entry strategies.
• Advance government and defense opportunities through proposal development and relationship management.
• Integrate capabilities for growth by coordinating cross-functional initiatives post-acquisition.
• Design systems that accelerate execution by creating lightweight processes for strategic initiatives.
• Analyze market demand and competitive dynamics to identify revenue pathways.
• Support relationships with U.S. and allied defense agencies and industrial partners.
• Manage pursuit timelines and qualify new opportunities.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic analysis

Market-entry planning

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Associate, Strategy & Operations to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.
This role will help shape commercialization strategy and operational execution across a growing business focused on energy and industrial applications. The Senior Associate will translate technical capabilities into market-entry plans, support strategic growth initiatives, and help coordinate cross-functional work after acquisition. This is a highly visible role that will partner with internal stakeholders and external government, defense, and industrial counterparts to accelerate revenue pathways and improve execution discipline.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $125,000 – $155,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Build commercialization pathways by translating technical and manufacturing capabilities into market-entry strategies
• Advance government and defense opportunities through proposal development and relationship management
• Integrate capabilities for growth by coordinating cross-functional initiatives post-acquisition
• Design systems that accelerate execution by creating lightweight processes for strategic initiatives
• Analyze market demand and competitive dynamics to identify revenue pathways
• Support relationships with U.S. and allied defense agencies and industrial partners
• Manage pursuit timelines and qualify new opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, or strategy/business operations at a high-growth startup
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from planning to implementation
• Strong commercial judgment with a knack for translating market analysis into actionable growth opportunities
• Experience developing strategic recommendations, business cases, or commercial plans
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments across technical and operational functions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for synthesizing complex information
• High ownership and organizational skills with a bias toward action
• Interest in defense, industrial technology, or government markets is a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many options fully covered for employees and dependents
• 401(K) plan with employer match up to 4%
• Generous paid time off including vacation and company holidays
• Potential for discretionary bonuses tied to performance
• Equity opportunities reflecting the early-stage growth of the company

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.