Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R6170)

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Riyadh, SAU
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Defense Technology
Our mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems.
The Role
Supports business development and government-relations initiatives by managing stakeholder relationships, regulatory coordination, approvals, proposals, CRM pipelines, meetings, events, travel, and internal communications. The role monitors Saudi policies and Vision 2030 priorities, advises leadership on the regulatory landscape, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and represents the organization at official meetings and industry events.
Summary Generated by Built In
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. 

Job Description:
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.

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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field
  • 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Proficiency with collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams
  • Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/business development tools
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable approach
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities

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Shield AI Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with mental-health support and an EAP. Third-party benefits summaries also portray health coverage as a strong component of the package.
  • Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer matching, cited on the careers page and independent benefits directories. Multiple sources indicate a match exists, though exact formulas have varied over time and warrant confirmation.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Company communications describe equity for all full-time hires and stock benefits as part of total rewards. Independent listings also note company equity/RSUs as a standard element.

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The Company
HQ: San Diego, CA
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At Shield AI, you won't wait years to see your work reach the field. You'll build hardware and software that operates in the real world right now, in the hands of the people who depend on it. Hivemind, our AI pilot, has been flying since 2018. It has flown more than 30 platforms, including an F-16, and it now sits under a U.S. Air Force production contract for Collaborative Combat Aircraft. When you write code or shape a system here, you contribute to technology with a proven flight record and a clear production future. V-BAT flies intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions with an operational record that stretches from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific. It delivers eyes where they matter most, in the most demanding conditions on earth. The teams behind it watch their work get tested where the stakes are real. X-BAT takes its first flight this year. It's an AI-piloted fighter that needs no runway, built to operate where traditional aircraft can't. Join now and you help shape a program at its earliest, most formative stage. That's the kind of ground-floor work that defines a career. Do the most impactful work of your life, on problems that matter. Autonomy at this level asks a lot of you. You'll take on problems in perception, planning, and control that few teams anywhere are equipped to solve. You'll work across disciplines, from aerospace and robotics to machine learning and systems engineering, alongside people who hold themselves to an exacting standard and expect the same from you. Our mission is clear: protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. That purpose runs through every decision, every design review, and every deployment. It's why the work here carries a weight you can feel. Ready to join our mission? Explore our open roles and find where you fit.

Why Work With Us

Founded in 2015 by a former Navy SEAL, Shield AI builds AI pilots and uncrewed aircraft. Veterans aren't an afterthought here, they're at every level. It's why the work carries weight: AI pilots and uncrewed aircraft flying real missions, from Ukraine to the Indo-Pacific, protecting service members and civilians.

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