About this role
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.
What you'll do:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to the organization’s operations.
- Support alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities and national strategies.
- Facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities.
- Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and industry events with government participation.
- Provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory and political landscape.
- Serve as a key point of contact for business development initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar (required).
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
- 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/business development tools (Preferred).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities.
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.