Chief of Staff- Strategy and Operations

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Chief of Staff- Strategy and Operations Jobs in San Diego, CA at Valkyrie Enterprises

Title: Chief of Staff- Strategy and Operations

Company: Valkyrie Enterprises

Location: San Diego, CA

Chief of Staff to SVP, Lifecycle Support and Solutions (LSS)– Strategy & Operations

 

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises is seeking a Chief of Staff to SVP, Lifecycle Support and Solutions (LSS)– Strategy & Operations in San Diego, CA.
• LSS is comprised of 4 operations that support global operations. LSS is comprised of services, solutions and a line of corrosion control inhibitor products. The organization is undergoing a transformation as LSS moves towards a solutions-based portfolio.
• The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner and operational integrator to the LSS SVP, acting as a force multiplier across the business area’s services, solutions, and products portfolios in the defense contracting sector.
• This hybrid role bridges high-level strategy with disciplined execution, translating the SVP’s and Valkyrie’s vision into actionable plans while driving operational performance, efficiency, and results.
• The Chief of Staff handles complex cross-functional initiatives and decision support, allowing the SVP to focus on external engagement and leadership priorities.

Job Description:

Strategy & Business Growth

• Collaborate with the SVP to refine, and execute the LSS multi-year strategic plan, including market intelligence, growth roadmaps, capture strategies, and portfolio expansion (services, solutions, and products).
• Support business development efforts by preparing customer briefings, white papers, win themes, and strategic partnership evaluations with primes, subcontractors, and government stakeholders.
• Monitor competitive landscape, DoD policy/ budget shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities; provide timely analysis and recommendations.
• Lead special strategic projects such as new market entry, product/solution innovation initiatives, or diversification efforts.

Operations & Execution

• Support business area’s operating rhythm, including preparation and facilitation of monthly/quarterly business reviews, P&L analysis, backlog tracking, bookings forecasts, and performance dashboards.
• Drive operational excellence across programs by identifying risks, coordinating recovery plans, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring integration between services, solutions, and product delivery.
• Oversee key metrics and reporting (financial, operational, customer deliverables) while partnering with finance, contracts, quality, and program management teams to resolve bottlenecks and maintain compliance.
• Lead or support major capture/proposal efforts from both strategic and operational perspectives, ensuring delivery capability aligns with win strategies.
• Execute cross-functional process improvement and scaling initiatives, including tool/system implementations and post-acquisition integration.

Leadership & Decision Support

• Prepare the SVP for executive meetings, customer engagements, industry events, and internal reviews; synthesize complex information into concise briefings, decision memos, and presentations.
• Facilitate leadership team alignment through staff meetings, offsites, and follow-up on action items.
• Act as a key liaison between the business area and corporate functions (BD, Finance, Legal, HR, Contracts) to accelerate decisions and remove obstacles.
• Manage high-priority special projects as assigned by the SVP.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required and at least 5–10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, program management, or consulting roles, with significant exposure to defense, aerospace, or government contracting.
• Must have a strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, GOVCON financial management, FAR/DFARS, and defense program execution.
• Must have demonstrated ability to move fluidly between strategic thinking and hands-on operational execution in a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Must have exceptional analytical, project management, communication, and executive presence skills.
• Must have a proven track record of driving measurable business results (growth, efficiency, or performance improvement).

Desired Qualifications:

• Active or recent security clearance highly preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.