Chief of Staff-Strategy and Operations

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.

Travel Requirements:

• Moderate travel; approximately 30% or less. Candidates must possess valid and compliant identification credentials to access federal and military facilities as required.
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found:

Physical Requirements:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie's commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Pay Range: $150,000 - $180,000 per year