President and COO

4M Research, Inc.$150K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 25+ years of leadership experience in the defense contracting sector
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or STEM
  • MBA from an accredited institution
  • Demonstrated success in winning defense contracts in Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal
  • Active Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Govern corporate governance initiatives
  • Drive operational excellence across the organization
  • Lead business development efforts to grow the company
  • Oversee financial operations and budgeting
  • Ensure adherence to contract compliance
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance
  • Cultivate and maintain customer relations

Benefits

  • Leadership role in a strategic and technical capacity
  • Opportunity to impact corporate vision and operational effectiveness
  • Engagement in high-stakes defense contracts
  • Work within a collaborative executive team environment
  • Prime location in a defense industry hub
Full Job Description
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.

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