Capture Manager - XBAT - USAF (R6205)
Shield AI· Growth Division – Business Development
Remote$280k - $420kFull Time EmployeePosted 4d ago
About the role
Director responsible for leading strategic sales, customer engagement, and capture efforts for Shield AI’s X-BAT and other advanced systems in USAF markets, driving adoption and revenue through programmatic capture and engagement with USAF stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead Shield AI’s work with acquisition offices shaping and responding to solicitations.
- Drive teams toward multi-year strategic Air Force program wins and close high-value contracts.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships within program offices and manage industry partner relationships.
- Anticipate customer needs and influence policy, requirements, and solicitations to positively align with Shield AI portfolios.
Qualifications
- 10+ years strategic capture / Air Force acquisition experience
- Deep knowledge of Air Force acquisition and/or requirements processes
- Experience with emerging technologies
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to cross-collaborate across technical and operational teams
- Active Secret clearance (TS preferred)
- DAWIA Program Manager - Advanced certification
Skills
Required:Strategic capture / program managementAir Force acquisition knowledge
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Equity
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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