Deployment Strategist
PicogridFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field, with experience in client relationship management or a similar area, preferably within the defense industry. A basic understanding of the defense sector's challenges and requirements is necessary, along with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Strategic thinking, a proactive approach, and a client-focused mindset are essential, as is the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. Prior military experience or extensive work with the military is a strong advantage.
The Deployment Strategist will build and maintain customer relationships, identify new use cases and pain points, and engage with various customer personas to gather feedback. Responsibilities include resolving customer issues, monitoring customer success, and serving as the primary feedback source to internal teams. The role involves driving customer-facing demonstrations, collaborating with Sales, Field Engineering, and Program Managers, and contributing to account growth by identifying expansion opportunities. Travel up to 40-50% in the US is required.
Observability platform for operational technology
Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.