Strategic Autonomy Capture Manager, PACOM

About the role

Shield AI, a venture-backed defense-tech company, is hiring a Strategic Autonomy Capture Manager for PACOM. The role leads the mission autonomy engagement strategy and designs capture plans for PACOM entities, guiding and shaping relationships with theater service-component commands and influencing policy and requirements across Shield AI's product portfolios.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in strategic capture or policy development within the US government.
• Deep knowledge of PACOM theater priorities and decision-making processes, with exposure to operational missions.
• Active Secret clearance (TS preferred).

Required skills

• Experience with emerging technologies and AI.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills, with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams.

Preferred: an advanced degree in business, engineering or a related field, and prior PACOM assignment experience.