Staff Business Development Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Account Executive (R2032)

Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.


Shield AI develops artificial intelligence for national security and defense applications. Currently our team has three primary product lines: 

Hivemind software is designed to be applied to a variety of platforms. Applying AI to pre-existing hardware systems unlocks new capabilities, including robotic teaming, intelligent GPS- and communications-denied maneuver, swarming and ever-improving mission performance. 

Nova is the leading AI-powered aerial robot capable of both outdoor and autonomous indoor, self-directed flight. Creating unprecedented visibility, Nova operates independently in complex and contested environments, leveraging AI to determine what it should do, when it should do it and how it should complete the task. 

V-BAT is a long endurance Group 3 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS perfectly suited for land-based and maritime operations. It combines the latest payload technology, an open architecture framework for mission specific modularity, and is designed explicitly for runway and equipment independent launch and recover in austere environments.  

Shield AI has assembled a world class team of scientists, engineers and business leaders driven to make a difference. We come to work each day ready to support one another as together we create a company built to lead in the AI era. 
Minimum qualifications:
  • Detailed experience working with FMS/FMF cases within the US Government while working directly with a foreign government to execute a purchase order 
  • You have a Bachelor’s degree, and 2+ years of management, sales or operational experience within the DoD 
  • Around 10 years total work experience  
  • You have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the military operations and the acquisition process that allows you to maintain strong customer relations 
  • You’re self-motivated and results-oriented, with demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding critical goals and deadlines 
  • You want to help build the defining defense technology company of this century 
  • You are an exceptional communicator: strong written, verbal, and presentation skills and the ability to communicate seamlessly at all levels of business and government 
  • You are a charismatic leader, with the ability to motivate and inspire others and impart excitement about Shield AI’s mission, technology, and products 
  • Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, frequently and without restriction, including customer sites  
  • Preferred qualifications:
  • Detailed experience working with FMS/FMF cases within the US Government while working directly with a foreign government to execute a purchase order 
  • MBA or related Master’s degree in a related field, and 5+ years of leadership and/or operational experience within the DoD 
  • Demonstrated understanding of specific Army/Navy/etc. operational scenarios and systems 
  • Strong research and analysis skills 
  • Active Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance 

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    Total compensation: Salary within range listed above + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
    Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

    Location guidelines-
    Onsite = 5 days/week
    Hybrid = Several days in the office
    Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

    If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now! 

    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 
     
    To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 
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