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Shield AI

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Salary
$160,000–$300,000 a year
Full-time

Capture Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6012)

Job description

As a core member of the X-BAT FoS Capture team, you will support priority U.S. and international pursuits by translating leadership direction, customer requirements, and program priorities into compelling capture materials, proposal storylines, and coordinated execution plans. This is primarily an internal-facing role requiring consulting-grade analytical rigor, exceptional written communication, strong PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional proposal efforts.

Shield AI is seeking a Capture Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) to strengthen the strategy, proposal development, and operating rigor of the X-BAT FoS Capture organization.

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • 2+ years of experience in management consulting, capture strategy, capture operations, business development, proposal strategy, proposal operations, or another high-rigor analytical environment.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or U.S. Government pursuits.
  • Strong ability to develop and write detailed RFI, RFP, RFQ, white paper, or other customer-facing solicitation-response materials.
  • Exceptional PowerPoint, written communication, editing, and quality-control skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop capture storylines, win themes, messaging, and differentiated value propositions.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and translate complex information into actionable outputs.
  • Experience managing cross-functional workflows, deliverables, and deadlines across multiple concurrent efforts.

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