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.

The Senior Business Development Operations Associate will support key initiatives by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, client communications, and presentations.

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 organisation'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 organisation 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.
• 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 organisational 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.