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Director, Strategy
Merlinlabs
Washington, USA
Full-time
Senior Level
Hybrid
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- Partner with executive leadership to define and evolve Merlin’s business and corporate strategy
- Translate long-term vision into clear strategic priorities, roadmaps, and execution plans
- Identify and evaluate new markets, mission sets, and customer segments across commercial and government domains
- Develop go-to-market and growth strategies in regulated and government-contracted environments
- Lead high-priority, cross-functional strategic initiatives from concept through implementation
- Collaborate with Engineering, Programs, and Business Development to ensure alignment between technical development and business objectives
- Support strategy related to FAA certification pathways and defense procurement processes
- Build data-driven analyses, business cases, and executive-level materials to support decision-making and Board discussions
- Assess competitive landscape, partnerships, and ecosystem dynamics to inform strategic positioning
- Act as a force multiplier for leadership by increasing decision velocity and organizational alignment
- 7-10+ years of experience in strategy, operations, or program leadership
- Experience in aerospace, defense, autonomy, robotics, or other highly regulated industries
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
- Experience working with or alongside government customers or complex regulatory environments
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at both executive and technical levels
- Experience in autonomous systems, aviation, or AI-driven platforms
- Familiarity with FAA certification, DoD procurement, or mission-based program development
- Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or high-growth startups
- Experience scaling strategy in a venture-backed or rapidly growing company
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and build structure in evolving environments
- Operator mindset with a track record of driving strategy through execution
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