Strategic Capture Manager, USG Data Agencies (R6187)

Shield AI
Washington +1 more
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with extensive USG data/AI policy experience working in defense and federal government settings, who can navigate complex interagency collaboration and influence policy development.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in USG strategic capture or policy development, especially those with defense and federal agency backgrounds.
    — “10+ years experience in strategic capture or policy development in the USG”
  • Professionals who can build and maintain high-level relationships with senior USG and US Military AI decision makers.
    — “Build and maintain trusted relationships across key USG / US Military AI decision makers”

Things to consider

  • Active Secret clearance is required, with Top Secret being preferred, which may limit the pool of eligible candidates.
    — “Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)”
  • The role may involve significant travel or engagement with agencies based in Washington, D.C., and potentially other global locations.
    — “With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in influencing policy and requirements for AI-related technologies.
    — “Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations”
  • Emphasize leadership and cross-functional collaboration in strategic capture initiatives.
    — “Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams”
  • Demonstrate a proven ability to secure long-term program contracts with USG Data/AI agencies.
    — “Drive teams toward multi-year strategic program wins with USG Data/AI agencies”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • multi-year strategic program wins
  • influence policy and requirements
Typical background
strategic capture or policy development roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Strategic PlanningPolicy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementEmerging TechnologiesAI

Preferred

Advanced DegreeUSG AI Policy Agency Experience

Stack & domain

Strategic CapturePolicy DevelopmentEmerging Technologies / AILeadershipCommunicationAnalytical SkillsUSGUS MilitaryData/ai Policy Process

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. 

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic capture plan spanning Shield AI’s software and simulation portfolios, with a focus on Data/AI offices at senior USG and US Military agencies.
  • Drive teams toward multi-year strategic program wins with USG Data/AI agencies.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships across key USG / US Military AI decision makers, including offices such as the DoW Chief Data / AI Officer (CDAO), DoW Chief Information Officer, and critical Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) and executive branch agencies.
  • 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 USG and US Military data/AI policy process
  • 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 experience in USG AI policy agencies

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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