Job Summary

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. Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology actively supports operations worldwide.

At Shield AI, we re redefining the battlespace with autonomy-enabled airpower. As part of our global expansion, we re looking for a bold and visionary Director - USMC Advanced Systems to lead strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for our X-BAT and other advanced systems supporting USMC markets. This is a high-impact role at the cutting edge of aerospace and defense innovation. You ll be on the front lines, driving adoption and revenue for Shield AI s technologies by engaging directly with top-tier USMC stakeholders.

You ll bring a rare mix of defense sales expertise, technical credibility, and a deep understanding of USMC missions and acquisition frameworks. From identifying new opportunities to closing complex deals and launching early-stage programs, you ll own the entire advanced system business development lifecycle for USMC customers.

The Advanced Systems Program Director - Marine Corps will lead Shield AI s Advanced Systems programmatic capture actions involving Dept of the Navy opportunities with a focus on USMC programs. This individual will guide, shape, and inform X-BAT and other advanced system capture actions as Shield AI s lead agent for program office interaction and design.

Responsibilities

- Lead Shield AI s work with acquisition offices shaping and responding to solicitations.




- Drive teams toward multi-year strategic Dept of Navy (DoN) program wins and close high-value contracts.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships within program offices and manage industry partner relationships.
- Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations to positively align with Shield AI portfolios.

Required qualifications

- 10+ years strategic capture / DoN acquisition experience
- Deep knowledge of DoN/USMC acquisition and/or requirements processes
- Experience with emerging technologies
- Robust leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams
- Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)
- DAWIA Program Manager - Advanced certification

Preferred qualifications

- Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Navy/Marine Corps program capture within previous 5 years

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