Air Force Advanced Systems Director — Strategic Capture

Remote; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is leading the evolution of autonomy-enabled defense solutions for USAF markets. The Director - USAF Advanced Systems will own strategic capture, customer engagement, and program-office interactions across advanced systems including X-BAT, driving multi-year Air Force program wins.

You will guide early-stage programs, build relationships with USAF acquisition offices, and coordinate with technical teams to shape solicitations and maximize portfolio alignment with Shield AI offerings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years strategic capture / Air Force acquisition experience.
• Deep knowledge of Air Force acquisition and/or requirements processes.
• Experience with emerging technologies.
• Strong 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Shield AI's work with acquisition offices shaping and responding to solicitations.
• Drive teams toward multi-year strategic Air Force 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.

Skills

Strategic capture

Air Force acquisition

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-collaboration

Emerging technologies

Education

DAWIA Program Manager - Advanced certification

Job description

Shield AI is leading the evolution of autonomy-enabled defense solutions for USAF markets. The Director - USAF Advanced Systems will own strategic capture, customer engagement, and program-office interactions across advanced systems including X-BAT, driving multi-year Air Force program wins.

You will guide early-stage programs, build relationships with USAF acquisition offices, and coordinate with technical teams to shape solicitations and maximize portfolio alignment with Shield AI offerings.