Deployment Strategist

Rivet Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivet is seeking a Deployment Strategist in Washington, DC or San Jose. You will lead definition, implementation, and operations of new Rivet systems with customers, guiding collaboration between teams to meet objectives.

The role emphasizes planning, risk mitigation, and delivering customer value through deployments. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in complex deployments and solution sales, with mobile tech experience, ability to travel 35–70%, and active U.S.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing DoW and industrial deployments of complex integrated technology (aerospace/defense preferred).
• 5+ years owning technical solution sales and customer-facing outcomes.
• Experience with mobile technologies, specialized services, or deep tech business development for secure fleets/facilities.
• Experience contributing to technical proposals, SOWs, or capture efforts for government/enterprise customers.
• Active U.S. Security Clearance (or ability to be cleared) and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute deployment plans aligning Rivet systems with customer needs.
• Lead collaboration between customer and Rivet teams to meet objectives.
• Develop actionable plans from data insights and mitigate deployment risks.
• Act as liaison between technical teams and customer stakeholders; maintain progress updates.
• Contribute to new business opportunities, scoping engagements and proposing solutions.
• Own deployment strategies and author compelling customer proposals.

Skills

DoW deployments

Solution sales

Mobile technologies

Proposals & SOW

Security clearance

Job description

About Rivet

Rivet is an American company building integrated task systems — fusing hardened hardware with software, sensors, AI, and networking — for industrial workforces and defense personnel. We create capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every individual and withstand the world’s toughest environments.

We serve the people who build, operate, maintain, and defend our way of life. From technicians and engineers to first responders and service members, they embody the hard work, ingenuity, and meritocratic values that drive Western prosperity. Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures. Rivet exists to reset that priority.

At Rivet, you’ll join a mission‑driven team that fuses disciplines to deliver decisive outcomes where they matter most. Whether shaping our technology, strengthening our partnerships, or building our culture, every role here contributes to equipping the front lines with the modern systems they deserve.

Work Authorization Requirement

Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person". Upon hire, you will be required to provide documentation verifying your status as a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Role

Deployment Strategist

Location

Washington, DC or San Jose

Compensation

$125,000-$175,000 + benefits

Role Description

The Deployment Strategist (DS) ensures the successful definition, implementation, and operations of new systems with Rivet customers. The DS guides customer and Rivet collaboration, aligning teams and deployment plans to meet mutual objectives.

The strategist is responsible for analyzing customer conditions, understanding data insights, and developing actionable plans to achieve desired outcomes. Additionally, the DS anticipates potential challenges, devising solutions to mitigate risks – or to achieve win/win competitive advantage.

As a relationship manager, the DS serves as a liaison between technical teams and customer stakeholders, facilitating clear understanding of project goals and progress. The strategist monitors deployment activities, provides regular updates, and ensures fidelity to agreed timelines and milestones. This role favors strong planning skills, acumen for technology breakthroughs with large customers, and a bias toward iterative action. At Rivet, the DS is uniquely positioned to create long‑term value with customers trusting us with their most strategic projects.

In addition to deployment execution, the DS plays a key role in shaping new business opportunities. This includes partnering with commercial and technical teams to scope prospective engagements, contribute to technical and programmatic proposals, and translate customer needs into compelling, executable plans. The DS ensures continuity between what is proposed and what is ultimately delivered.

Role Objectives

• Design and execute comprehensive plans to ensure the successful integration of Rivet systems within government and commercial organizations
• Act as the customer voice, advocating for key needs with Rivet engineering teams to ensure successful deliveries and depth growth within programs
• Partner with commercial and engineering teams to translate customer needs into structured, competitive proposals aligned with Rivet’s capabilities and roadmap
• Anticipate potential deployment challenges and devise solutions to minimize risks and smooth transitions
• Track deployment activities, provide regular updates to stakeholders, and ensure that all milestones are met within the established timelines
• Develop customer‑specific roadmaps, proposing opportunities for Rivet and customers to create new value together or in cooperation with third parties
• Deliver demos and presales vision materials to new and existing customers
• Qualify potential engagements in expanding locations around the world
• Own aspects of business development by scoping technical approaches, defining deployment strategies, and authoring customer proposals

Qualifications And Requirements

• 5+ years managing DoW and/or industrial enterprise deployments of complex integrated technology solutions; aerospace or defense platform experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years owning technical solution sales and/or customer‑facing outcomes
• Professional experience with mobile technologies, industry‑specialized services, and/or deep tech business development associated with secure fleets, operations, or facilities
• Experience contributing to or owning technical proposals, SOW development, or capture efforts for government and/or enterprise customers
• Active U.S. Security Clearance and/or the ability to be cleared
• Ability to travel 35% – 70%. You will be embedded with the team in office or at the customer point of need.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship due to contract obligations

Rivet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain roles may require U.S. Person status, security clearance eligibility, or other requirements imposed by law or government contract.

Compensation may vary within the posted range based on relevant experience, skills, education, and other job‑related factors. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity and other forms of compensation. Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.