Remote Capture Director - USMC Advanced Systems

Shield AI; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Director – USMC Advanced Systems to lead strategic capture, customer engagement, and program execution for X-BAT and related systems in USMC markets. You will shape opportunities, drive multi-year DoN program wins, and manage top-level stakeholders across Navy/Marine Corps to advance shielded autonomy solutions.

You must bring a decade of DoN acquisition experience, a deep understanding of USMC processes, and a track record in leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes

Qualifications

• 10+ years strategic capture / DoN acquisition experience.
• Deep knowledge of DoN/USMC acquisition processes.
• Experience with emerging technologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills 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 DoN program wins and 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 align with Shield AI portfolios.

Skills

Strategic capture / DoN acquisition

DoN/USMC acquisition knowledge

Emerging technologies experience

Leadership, communication & cross-team

Security clearance (Secret)

DAWIA Program Manager - Advanced

Education

Advanced degree in business or engineering

Navy/Marine Corps program capture within last 5 years

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Director – USMC Advanced Systems to lead strategic capture, customer engagement, and program execution for X-BAT and related systems in USMC markets. You will shape opportunities, drive multi-year DoN program wins, and manage top-level stakeholders across Navy/Marine Corps to advance shielded autonomy solutions.

You must bring a decade of DoN acquisition experience, a deep understanding of USMC processes, and a track record in leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes