Principal, Strategy & Chief of Staff

L3HHCM20•Salt Lake City, UT

20h

About The Position

We’re seeking a Principal, Strategy & Chief of Staff to serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to the Spectrum Superiority (S2) Sector President. This role blends strategy development, portfolio shaping, operating cadence leadership, and cross‑functional execution. You will translate sector strategy into action, drive velocity across the enterprise, and ensure S2 is aligned, resourced, and performing against our growth and mission objectives. About Spectrum Superiority S2 delivers electromagnetic spectrum solutions across all domains to enable connectivity and interoperability for ISR, communications, networking, and electronic warfare. We design, manufacture, and sustain resilient communications, telemetry, and electronic attack systems that protect mission advantage for our global customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance (Secret or Top Secret, depending on program need)

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace/defense, strategy, program management, operations, or consulting, including cross-functional leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint); experience with ERP/MRP and CRM tools.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS/Systems/EE/CS, or similar).
Proven experience running operating cadence, leading portfolio/strategy work, and partnering closely with executives.
Financial acumen (P&L, margin drivers, portfolio tradeoffs); ability to translate complex technical and market insights into actionable business decisions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication; executive presence and discretion in handling sensitive topics.
Familiarity with ISR, RF, EW, C2, resilient communications, or telemetry domains.
Experience in capture/negotiation for complex, multi‑site programs.
Clearance (active) strongly preferred
Experience with data-driven operations (e.g., Power BI, SQL) and modern collaboration tooling.
Travel: ~25–40%, domestic and international

Responsibilities

Lead the annual AOP/LRP planning cycle; synthesize market, competitive, and technology trends across ISR, comms, networking, and EW to inform investments and divestments.
Build portfolio themes and stage‑gate decision briefs for R&D, IRAD, and bid/capture. Grounded in customer needs, mission outcomes, and financial returns.
Partner with Business Development and Programs to create growth roadmaps, pipeline health views, and win strategies for key market segments.
Run the sector operating rhythm (MBRs/QBRs, program reviews, capture gates, OKRs); drive follow-through on decisions and remove friction for teams.
Act as the President’s proxy for select forums; prepare executive briefs, board content, and strategic narratives.
Create and maintain executive dashboards (financial, delivery, risk, talent) with clear KPIs and leading indicators.
In partnership with Finance/FP&A, track P&L performance, margins, cost takeout, and productivity initiatives; proactively surface risks/opportunities and corrective actions.
Coordinate capital planning, facilities/secured spaces strategy, and compliance with export controls and cyber/security requirements.
Drive complex, cross-functional programs—spanning engineering, production, supply chain, security, and corporate functions—to on-time, on-budget outcomes.
Lead special projects (e.g., acquisition integration, production variance reduction, organizational design, digital operations enablement).
Build trusted relationships with customers, partners, and internal leaders; support strategic negotiations and executive engagements.
Orchestrate internal communications (All Hands, exec updates) to align teams and reinforce priorities.