Director, Export Policy (R5598)

Shield AI
Washington
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 200,000 - 300,000 annuallyFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyEducation: mastersSkills: ["Strategic communication","Stakeholder management","Interagency navigation","Policy development","Translating technical capabilities"]

Lead strategy for the international release and deployment of advanced autonomy, aircraft, and AI-enabled technologies. Drive policy engagement with U.S. Government and allied partners on technology security, foreign disclosure, security cooperation, and security assistance. Advise leadership on releasability, geopolitical risk, partner considerations, and U.S. Government policy; develop policy narratives, briefings, and materials; and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver unified international strategy.

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Shield AI
Shield AI
3 days ago

Director, Export Policy (R5598)

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Job Summary

Lead strategy for the international release and deployment of advanced autonomy, aircraft, and AI-enabled technologies. Drive policy engagement with U.S. Government and allied partners on technology security, foreign disclosure, security cooperation, and security assistance. Advise leadership on releasability, geopolitical risk, partner considerations, and U.S. Government policy; develop policy narratives, briefings, and materials; and coordinate cross-functionally to deliver unified international strategy.
Location: Washington
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop company strategy for technology security and foreign disclosure across advanced autonomy, aircraft, AI-enabled capabilities, and international programs.
  • •Identify technology-release considerations early and create pathways for responsible international release of advanced defense technologies.
  • •Advise leadership and program teams on releasability, partner considerations, geopolitical risks, and U.S. Government policy affecting international opportunities.
  • •Lead policy engagement with U.S. Government and allied partners on technology security, foreign disclosure, security cooperation, and security assistance.
  • •Represent Shield AI in policy discussions, develop policy narratives and senior-level briefings, and coordinate cross-functionally (Policy, Business Development, Legal, Engineering, Product, Programs).

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 200,000 - 300,000 annually
Perks:Annual BonusEquity

Key Requirements

  • •12+ years of experience in national security policy, technology security, foreign disclosure, security cooperation, security assistance, international defense policy, or related government engagement.
  • •Significant experience working in or with the U.S. national security interagency and a strong understanding of U.S. Government decision-making around international defense partnerships and technology release.
  • •Experience serving in U.S. Government security cooperation, security assistance, technology security, foreign disclosure, or international defense roles (e.g., FAO, Security Cooperation Officer, Defense Attaché, Foreign Disclosure Officer).
  • •Demonstrated ability to navigate complex interagency processes and build trusted relationships with senior government, military, technical, and operational stakeholders.
  • •Advanced degree in international affairs, national security, public policy, law, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience:National security policyTechnology securityForeign disclosureSecurity cooperationSecurity assistanceInternational defense policyU.S. government interagencyAllied partner governments
Education:Master's
Skills:Strategic communicationStakeholder managementInteragency navigationPolicy developmentTranslating technical capabilities

Company Brief

Shield AI
Develops AI-powered autonomy and software for military aircraft and drones to enable autonomous ISR and combat missions, integrating perception, navigation, and mission planning for defense customers.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Diego, United States
Founded: 2015
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