Senior Executive

Matrix Research, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Research, Inc., located in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a visionary Senior Executive to guide growth and operational excellence while maintaining a strong employee-centric culture. The role emphasizes leadership of all company operations, strategic planning, and defense industry acumen.

The ideal candidate has 20+ years in executive roles, US citizenship, and a current DoD clearance. You will partner with the President, Board, and senior staff to drive profitability and enterprise strategy across

Qualifications

• 20+ years of proven senior executive experience.
• Experience as a Program/Project manager, executive, or site lead.
• US citizen with a current DoD clearance.
• Experience in a small to medium company environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for all company operations, driving growth, profitability, and enterprise strategy.
• Manage finances, P&L, and relationships; assess potential acquisitions.
• Collaborate with President and Board to define corporate objectives and alignment.
• Assess organizational structure, staffing, and succession planning.
• Support leadership development and accountability across the organization.
• Promote accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Report key performance indicators to the Board and President.
• Coordinate with VP Operations and VP of Engineering on bid priorities and resource alignment.
• Support business development and participate in proposal development for large contracts.
• Ensure staff support for successful completion of research projects.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational development

Recruitment & retention

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Defense industry knowledge

Data analysis

Performance metrics

Public speaking

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior Executive

Matrix Research is an employee-owned, small business comprised of industry leaders who are advancing the state of the art in radar systems, radio frequency, and sensor exploitation technologies. One third of our technical staff holds a Ph.D. in Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical Sciences. Our programs span basic research through low-rate production of advanced sensing systems, subsystems, and components. Located in Dayton, Ohio, Matrix offers extremely competitive salaries and exceptional benefits. As a growing enterprise with approximately 100 employees and $30 million in annual revenue, we are seeking a visionary leader to help guide our continued expansion and operational excellence while maintaining our employee centric values.

The selected candidate will work closely with operations and engineering to identify, develop, and execute difficult research and prototype efforts to continue the company's current growth trajectory. Experience as a Program/Project manager, executive, or site lead with 20 - 25 years of experience required. Candidate must be a US citizen with a current DoD clearance.

Duties and Resonsibilities

The duties of the senior executive will include but not be limited to:

• Providing management and leadership for all company operations, driving overall growth, financial health, and enterprise strategy with a focus on profitability and retention of Matrix's unique employee centered culture.
• Be responsible for company finances, including DCAA rate structure, P+L statements, financial relationships, and potential acquisitions.
• Work with the President, Board of Directors, and other executive staff to develop, communicate, and implement corporate strategic objectives.
• Partner with leadership to assess organizational structure, staffing requirements, succession planning, and workforce needs.
• Support leadership development and management accountability throughout the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, continuous improvement, and service to both external and internal customers.
• Report relevant business key performance indicators to the Board of Directors and President.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, including the VP of Operations and VP of Engineering, to determine bid resource priorities and operational alignment.
• Support business development and assist in proposal development and reviews for large-scale contracts.
• Ensure administrative and operational staff are providing support required for successful completion of research projects.

Requirements

• 20+ years of proven experience as a Senior Executive, Vice President, President, or relevant executive role utilizing organizational and leadership abilities.
• Skilled in all aspects of a small to medium company encompassing organizational development, recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Experience in the Defense Industry with a high level understanding of Federal Contractor business functions and requirements.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics development and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in sound decision-making and problem-solving in pressure situations.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, Master's preferred.
• Current DoD security clearance required.

Matrix Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, veteran's status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected class set forth by federal or state law.

Matrix is a Drug-Free Workplace

This job description is designed to provide general guidance in job tasks and is not meant to be all-inclusive of the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. As business demands and needs change, the essential functions of this position may be updated to reflect the needs of Matrix Research, Inc.

• Benefits are subject to insurance/plan rules, eligibility criteria, and legal requirements. Benefits plans are subject to updates to meet legal requirements and business necessity