Senior Business Development Operations Associate (R )

About Shield AI

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company focused on protecting service members and civilians through intelligent systems. The company's product portfolio includes Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With operations and facilities across the *, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI's technology supports global operations.

Role Overview

The Senior Business Development Operations Associate will support key initiatives by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, managing client communications, and developing presentations. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires 2-5 years of relevant experience. The associate will also be responsible for maintaining and updating business development pipelines using CRM tools such as Salesforce, and providing organizational support for meetings and office management tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the 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.
• Assist in preparing documents, reports, and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate data entry and record management.
• Support company presence at booths, conferences, and client events through event planning, setup, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate and support team members during domestic and international travel.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in business development or a related operational role.
• Proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce for pipeline management.
• Strong organizational skills for meeting coordination, scheduling, and office management.
• Ability to prepare professional documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Experience with event planning, setup, and follow-up.
• Effective collaboration skills using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a dynamic team and supporting operations that span domestic and international contexts.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this role are encouraged to apply.