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Shield AI

Deployed Operations Manager (R5672)

Shield AI
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onsite senior Full Time Employee USD 120,000-180,000 per-year-salary Dallas, Texas

First indexed 25 Sept 2026

Description

The Deployed Operations Manager is responsible for managing, mentoring, and supervising Level 300 Site Leads who lead crews performing Contractor Owned Contractor Operated (COCO) and extended duration international operations.

They serve as Shield AI's primary touchpoint for COCO crew information and work closely with the FSR Management team to provide personnel courses of action to the Senior Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring Site Leads achieve mission impacts, fulfill contractual obligations, and delight customers
  • Managing, mentoring, and supervising Site Leads who lead crews on COCO and extended duration international operations
  • Serving as Shield AI's primary contact for COCO crew information
  • Coordinating resources with FSR Supervisors on COCO staffing
  • Mentoring, developing, and training Site Leads and crews to ensure mission readiness and operational excellence
  • Providing technical support to deployed teams as needed

The role requires demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring operational teams, strong leadership skills, exceptional organizational and communication skills, and experience in international operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring operational teams
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in international operations and a deep understanding of Contractor Owned Contractor Operated Unmanned Aviation System operations
  • Technical proficiency to provide necessary support to deployed teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previously served in a Site Lead capacity on a deployment or extended duration OCONUS operation
  • V-BAT AVO certified
  • V-BAT AVO instructor certified or ability to obtain

Additional Information

  • Salary: USD 120,000-180,000 per-year-salary
  • Full-time regular employee offer package: Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package: Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
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