Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R6170)

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

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Responsibilities

• The Business Development Associate will support key initiatives by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, client communications, and presentations.
• This role involves maintaining and updating business development pipelines using CRM tools such as Salesforce, as well as providing organizational support through meeting coordination, scheduling, and office management tasks.
• The candidate will assist in preparing documents, reports, and correspondence for both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring accurate data entry and record management.
• Additional responsibilities include supporting company presence at booths, conferences, and client events through event planning, setup, and follow-up activities.
• The role also requires coordination and support for team members during domestic and international travel, along with effective collaboration using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.

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Required qualifications

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/business development tools (Preferred).
• Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities.
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