4M Research is seeking a
President and Chief Operating Officer to join our team in Huntsville, AL.
Position Overview:The President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership. This executive co-executes the corporate vision, drives operational excellence, and scales engineering capabilities. The role requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise and decades of proven defense industry leadership.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Corporate Governance
- Operational Excellence
- Business Development
- Financial Oversight
- Contract Compliance
- Technical Leadership
- Customer Relations
Required Qualifications:- Executive Experience: 25+ years of proven, progressive leadership experience within a defense contractor environment
- Education: (BS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution
- Market Expertise: Proven track record of winning and executing defense contracts within the Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal ecosystem
- Clearance Level: Active Top Secret Clearance
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Deep understanding of technical requirements and execution
- Experience transitioning a small defense contractor through corporate lifecycle phases and joint ventures
- Ability to transform complex technical requirements into profitable, executable corporate strategies
Work Location:4M Research
675 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
Qualified candidates should apply online at
Please call 870-310-8474 with questions or issues.
