Shift5

DeploymentStrategist,RemotelyPilotedAircraft(RPA)

$150–190k Remote/HQ Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Deployment Strategist, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) at Shift5. Skills: Deployment strategy, Customer engagement, RPA operations. Build, maintain, and expand relationships with RPA operators. Serve as a trusted advisor to customers”

What You'll Achieve.

Establish credibility and trusted relationships across RPA customer stakeholders within the first 90 days; Drive measurable improvements in customer engagement, operational adoption, and mission success outcomes; Improve visibility into operational requirements, platform readiness, and customer priorities; Identify and influence expansion opportunities; Contribute to scalable deployment and customer success processes

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Operational problem-solving skills; Support rapid issue resolution and operational problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizenship, Travel domestically up to 40–50%, Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U. S. TS/SCI security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience supporting unmanned aerial systems (UAS/RPA), aviation, defense, military, or operational technology environments, customer engagement, stakeholder management, and operational problem-solving skills, Deep understanding of RPA mission operations, operational environments, or sustainment ecosystems, Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including operators, engineers, maintainers, and senior leadership, Demonstrated strategic thinking, proactive ownership, and customer-focused mindset, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Aviation, Business, or related field, or equivalent operational experience, Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U. S. TS/SCI security clearance

Nice to Have

Prior military aviation, unmanned systems, or direct experience supporting DoD RPA programs, Experience supporting deployments, demonstrations, mission operations, operational testing, or operational technology environments

What You'll Do.

and expand relationships with RPA operators

Serve as a trusted advisor to customers

Identify and document new use cases

Engage directly with operational personas

Partner closely with Sales/Account Executives

Drive customer-facing demonstrations

Serve as a primary feedback conduit

Support rapid issue resolution

Contribute directly to growing Shift5’s footprint

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales/Account Executives, Field Engineering, Product, and Program Management teams; Serve as a primary feedback conduit between customers and internal teams

Communication Scope

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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