Shield AI

Strategic Capture Manager, USG Data Agencies

Shield AI · Washington, DC
Washington, DC $230K–$350K Posted 2026-10-14
Salary
$230K–$350K
Type
Full-time
Experience
10+ yr

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary 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. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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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.

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic capture plan spanning Shield AI’s software and simulation portfolios, with a focus on Data/AI offices at senior USG and US Military agencies.
  • Drive teams toward multi-year strategic program wins with USG Data/AI agencies.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships across key USG / US Military AI decision makers, including offices such as the DoW Chief Data / AI Officer (CDAO), DoW Chief Information Officer, and critical Dept of Homeland Security (DHS) and executive branch agencies.
  • Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations to positively align with Shield AI portfolios.
  • 10+ years experience in strategic capture or policy development in the USG
  • Deep knowledge of USG and US Military data/AI policy process
  • Experience with emerging technologies / AI
  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams
  • Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)
  • Advanced degree in business, engineering, or a related field
  • Prior experience in USG AI policy agencies

Pay range is based on On Target Earnings (OTE)

$80K — 10th pctl $260K — 90th pctl
This role’s midpoint $290K vs. market median $160K for Sales roles
+80%
above median
Based on 2,500+ Sales roles with disclosed salary ranges tracked on NewJob.
Shield AI

Shield AI

Defense Tech · Private · San Diego, USA

Stage & Valuation
Private · $12.7B
Key Investors
Andreessen Horowitz, L3Harris, Advent International
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