Director, USAF Advanced Systems Capture

BlackCube Labs; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI seeks a Director – USAF Advanced Systems to lead strategic sales, capture, and USAF engagement for advanced systems, including X-BAT, in support of national defense initiatives.

You will own the end-to-end advanced systems business development lifecycle, shape solicitations, and drive multi-year Air Force program wins through cross-functional collaboration with program offices and industry partners.

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.

Job description

Shield AI seeks a Director – USAF Advanced Systems to lead strategic sales, capture, and USAF engagement for advanced systems, including X-BAT, in support of national defense initiatives.

You will own the end-to-end advanced systems business development lifecycle, shape solicitations, and drive multi-year Air Force program wins through cross-functional collaboration with program offices and industry partners.