Chief of Staff AI Hive
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing AI-powered autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
Investors
About Shield AI
Shield AI builds Hivemind, an end-to-end AI-pilot and mission-autonomy software platform for resilient operations in GPS- and communications-denied environments, alongside aircraft and simulation products including V-BAT, X-BAT, and Aechelon.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will partner with an executive to translate strategic priorities into operating plans, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes. You will lead planning, business reviews, and governance rhythms; coordinate cross-functional initiatives; remove roadblocks; analyze performance; prepare executive materials; and improve operating mechanisms, processes, and workflows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, management consulting, program management, product operations, military leadership, or a related field
- Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives involving executive stakeholders
- Strategic thinking and operational execution skills
- Ability to influence without direct authority and build organizational alignment
- Written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation and strategic communication experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience establishing executive operating rhythms, governance processes, business reviews, and planning mechanisms
- Organizational and project management skills
- Judgment, integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into operating plans, execution roadmaps, and measurable outcomes
- Lead annual operating planning, OKRs, business reviews, and governance rhythms
- Drive cross-functional initiatives and day-to-day business operations
- Coordinate business functions, manage dependencies, and maintain visibility into key workstreams
- Develop executive presentations, board materials, business communications, and reporting
- Analyze business performance, operational metrics, and organizational data
- Design scalable operating mechanisms, business processes, governance frameworks, and workflows
- Represent the executive in leadership meetings and strategic discussions
- Build trusted relationships and handle confidential information with sound judgment
Benefits
- Equity
- International benefits
- Visa assistance
- Relocation assistance