# Capture Strategy & Operations Sr. Lead, X-BAT Family of Systems (FoS) (R6012) at Shield AI

- Company: Shield AI
- What the company does: Autonomy for the world. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://shield.ai
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego, California
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $160K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/shieldai/f267eb45-df8b-48bb-80f8-8741b1aab404
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/shield-ai-capture-strategy-and-operations-sr-lead-x-bat-family-of-systems-fos-r6-2/

## About the role

As a core member of the X-BAT FoS Capture team, you will support priority U.S. and international pursuits by translating leadership direction, customer requirements, and program priorities into compelling capture materials, proposal storylines, and coordinated execution plans. This is primarily an internal-facing role requiring consulting-grade analytical rigor, exceptional written communication, strong PowerPoint skills, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional proposal efforts.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or PhD with 2+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in management consulting, capture strategy, capture operations, business development, proposal strategy, proposal operations, or another high-rigor analytical environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting complex defense, aerospace, intelligence, or U.S. Government pursuits
- Strong ability to develop and write detailed RFI, RFP, RFQ, white paper, or other customer-facing solicitation-response materials
- Exceptional PowerPoint, written communication, editing, and quality-control skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop capture storylines, win themes, messaging, and differentiated value propositions

Tags: X-BAT Capture