Senior Staff BD Account Executive, Hivemind - Federal Civilian Agencies

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the full sales lifecycle for Hivemind opportunities across assigned accounts and territories, from pipeline generation through close.
• Develop and execute territory and capture strategies for priority pursuits, aligned with Shield AI’s long-term strategic plan.
• Identify, qualify, and shape new business opportunities by understanding customer missions, budgets, and acquisition pathways.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers, program offices, and influencers across defense and government customers.
• Lead proposal development with BD Operations and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and value propositions.
• Conduct competitive analysis and position Hivemind effectively in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Solutions teams to translate customer needs into compelling technical and operational solutions.
• Manage deal progression, including qualification, deal strategy, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene.
• Represent Shield AI at industry events, conferences, and customer engagements.
• Communicate pipeline status, risks, and milestones clearly to internal stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of experience in business development or sales roles in technically complex domains such as AI/ML, autonomy, SaaS, aerospace, or defense.
• Proven track record of owning and closing deals, particularly within U.S. government and defense markets.
• Deep understanding of government acquisition processes and procurement lifecycles.
• Strong experience developing and executing capture strategies for complex opportunities.
• Technical aptitude and ability to engage credibly with Engineering, Product, and Operations stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience selling autonomy, AI/ML, or unmanned systems.
• Military experience.
• Established relationships within defense, government, or aerospace customer sets.
• Experience working with Large Systems Integrators and strategic partners.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree.
• Ability to travel as needed for customer engagements and industry events.