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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing autonomous systems, aircraft, and simulation technologies to protect service members and civilians. The company operates globally with offices across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
In this role, you will serve as a key liaison between Shield AI and Saudi government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities. Your responsibilities include building and maintaining strong relationships with government entities, monitoring and interpreting government policies and regulations relevant to operations, and supporting alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities and national strategies.
You will facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities, represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and industry events with government participation, and provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory and political landscape. You will also serve as a primary point of contact for business development initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
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 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
Requirements:
- 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
