Business Development Associate
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
Investors
About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will build relationships with government departments, agencies, and regulators. You will monitor relevant policies and initiatives, coordinate regulatory approvals and licences, represent the organization at government forums and industry events, advise leadership on regulatory matters, and coordinate business-development activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline
- Written and verbal English communication skills
- 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams proficiency
- Organizational and task-prioritization skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with government departments, agencies, and regulatory authorities
- Monitor and interpret relevant government policies, regulations, and initiatives
- Align objectives with Australian government priorities
- Coordinate approval, licence, and regulatory applications
- Represent the organization at government meetings, forums, and industry events
- Provide advice on Australia's regulatory and policy landscape
- Coordinate business development initiatives with internal and external stakeholders