Director, Export Policy (R5598)
Core
Shape Shield AI's strategy for the international release and deployment of advanced autonomy, aircraft, and AI-enabled technologies by leading policy engagement with the U.S. Government and allied partners.
Role type
Director, Export Policy & International Strategy
Builds
Pathways for Shield AI capabilities to support U.S. and allied national security objectives worldwide
Domain
Defense technology, international security policy, foreign disclosure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Technology security strategy, foreign disclosure management, interagency engagement, policy shaping, security cooperation frameworks, international defense partnerships, strategic communication, technical capability translation
Preferred skills
U.S. Government security cooperation experience, Foreign Area Officer background, DoD/State/NSC staff interaction, Foreign Military Sales knowledge, allied government collaboration, emerging technology fluency
Technologies
Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies
Responsibilities
Develop company strategy for technology security and foreign disclosure across products and countries; Identify technology-release considerations and develop pathways for responsible international release; Advise leadership on releasability, partner considerations, and geopolitical risks; Build trusted relationships across DoD, State, NSC staff, and military departments; Represent Shield AI in policy discussions on autonomous systems and AI-enabled capabilities; Align international opportunities with U.S. defense and foreign policy priorities
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional coordination