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Chief Strategist (TL1)

STR

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About the Team

STR is seeking a Chief Strategist to work across the company to develop a cohesive strategy and direction for technical execution, pursuits, customer relationships and accounts.  As part of this role, the qualified candidate will provide review across critical portfolios of sensing and counter-sensing programs, particularly in the development of strategy around space-based sensing, long-range sensing and targeting, and related technologies for RF and EO/IR systems, algorithms and autonomy. In addition, the Chief Strategist will map the strategy to customer engagement plans/execution centered around key technologies and new program concepts, ideas and proposals.

The Role:

The position will have a significant and immediate impact on our national security by leveraging capabilities, expertise and experience from across STR. We believe that each candidate has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that could enable us to provide our customers with innovative solutions; the skills listed below are intended to give you a sense for the position. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!

The Chief Strategist will operate across the various sites of the company and different organizational divisions of STR. They will also be responsible for all aspects of the business process, working closely with other leaders and will include technical marketing, business development, proposal writing, recruiting, program execution and staff mentoring.

The Chief Strategist should have experience across the important technologies, including space-based/remote sensing, military and intelligence missions and CONOPs, RF and EO/IR systems, along with a proven track record of delivering quality results to customers in the Department of War (DoW) and Intelligence Communities (IC).

What you will Do:

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $250,000 - $350,000

The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.

 

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.


STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

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Listed on greenhouse · posted 2026-09-25. ApplySarthi collects openings and links to application pages; the role is advertised by STR, not by us.