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4M Research, Inc.

President and COO

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Huntsville, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/21/2026

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A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a senior executive tasked with overseeing the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of a business. The COO typically reports directly to the chief executive officer (CEO) and is considered to be second in the chain of command.

$177,650 / year median in Alabama

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

4M Research, Inc. (4M) is a Woman owned small business established in 2007 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. 4M specializes in Systems and Software Engineering and Analysis, Information Technology, Planning and Analysis, Health and Wellness Services and Field Support Services to a variety of customers including MDA, NASA, and AMCOM. Our continuous and rapid growth is attributable to the caliber of employees 4M strives to hire and retain. 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 www.4mresearch.com Please call 870-310-8474 with questions or issues. 4M Research, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).