Strategic Autonomy Capture Manager, PACOM (R6188)

Shield AI
Washington +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with USG strategic capture experience and deep PACOM knowledge comfortable with influencing policy and acquisition processes.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in USG strategic capture or policy development and a track record of program growth
    — “10+ years experience in strategic capture or policy development in the USG”
  • Professionals who have worked within PACOM or have a strong understanding of its operational priorities
    — “Deep knowledge of PACOM theater priorities and decision-making processes, with exposure to operational missions”
  • Individuals with experience in emerging technologies and AI, particularly in defense applications
    — “Experience with emerging technologies / AI”

Things to consider

  • Active Secret clearance is mandatory, which may limit eligibility for some applicants
    — “Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in influencing policy and requirements to align with product portfolios
    — “Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations to positively align with Shield AI portfolios”
  • Demonstrate leadership in driving multi-year program wins and cross-functional collaboration
    — “Drive teams toward multi-year strategic PACOM autonomy program wins”
  • Showcase a history of building trusted relationships with high-level decision-makers
    — “Build and maintain trusted relationships across key PACOM decision makers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic capture plan
  • Drive teams toward multi-year strategic PACOM autonomy program wins
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships across key PACOM decision makers
Typical background
10+ years experience in strategic capture or policy development in the USGDeep knowledge of PACOM theater priorities and decision-making processes

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic CapturePolicy DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsEmerging TechnologiesAI

Preferred

Advanced Degree In Business, Engineering, Or A Related FieldPacom Assignment Experience

Stack & domain

Strategic CapturePolicy DevelopmentEmerging TechnologiesAILeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsCross-collaborationDefenseAutonomy SoftwareAircraftSimulationSynthetic Reality

About the role

Original posting from Shield AI via Lever

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. 

What you'll do::

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic capture plan spanning Shield AI’s mission autonomy product portfolios, with a focus on growing programs with long-term revenue potential and mission impact.
  • Drive teams toward multi-year strategic PACOM autonomy program wins.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships across key PACOM decision makers, including requirements and acquisition officials.
  • Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations to positively align with Shield AI portfolios.

Required qualifications::

  • 10+ years experience in strategic capture or policy development in the USG
  • Deep knowledge of PACOM theater priorities and decision-making processes, with exposure to operational missions
  • Experience with emerging technologies / AI
  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams
  • Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)

Preferred qualifications::

  • Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
  • Prior PACOM assignment experience

Compensation:

Pay range is based on On Target Earnings (OTE)

Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Source: Shield AI careers (Lever)

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