Senior Executive

Matrix Research, Inc.•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

Matrix Research is seeking a visionary leader to guide the company’s continued expansion and operational excellence while maintaining its employee-centered values. The senior executive will work closely with operations and engineering to identify, develop, and execute challenging research and prototype efforts that support the company’s growth. Matrix Research is an employee-owned small business based in Dayton, Ohio, with approximately 100 employees and $30 million in annual revenue. The role requires 20–25 years of experience and a current DoD clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens. The senior executive will lead company operations, growth, financial health, and enterprise strategy, with a focus on profitability and employee retention. The position works with the President, Board of Directors, and executive staff on strategic objectives, organizational planning, leadership development, business development, and operational alignment. It also oversees financial matters and ensures administrative and operational support for research projects.

Requirements

20+ years of proven experience as a Senior Executive, Vice President, President, or in a relevant executive role, using organizational and leadership abilities.
Experience in a Program/Project Manager, executive, or site lead role; the posting also describes 20–25 years of experience for the selected candidate.
Skills across small- to medium-sized company functions, including organizational development, recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
Defense industry experience and a high-level understanding of federal contractor business functions and requirements.
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance-metric development and reporting.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Sound decision-making and problem-solving ability in pressure situations.
U.S. citizenship.
Current DoD security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage company operations, overall growth, financial health, and enterprise strategy, focusing on profitability and retention of Matrix’s employee-centered culture.
Oversee company finances, including DCAA rate structure, profit-and-loss statements, financial relationships, and potential acquisitions.
Work with the President, Board of Directors, and 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 accountability, efficiency, continuous improvement, and service to 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 set bid resource priorities and achieve operational alignment.
Support business development and assist with proposal development and reviews for large-scale contracts.
Ensure administrative and operational staff provide the support needed for successful research project completion.