Position Summary
Arlington, VA, USA Remote
East Coast, USA, Remote
Thales is looking for a Biometrics Solution Strategist who will support our strategic pursuits, as a member of the Sales team, by bringing industry and technical depth to our Justice and Public Safety customers and partners, understanding the long term vision of our customers and their needs, and working with our Sales, Solutions, and Product teams to align Thales solutions the customer use-case.
This role is critical to ensuring we bring the best of Thales capabilities to meet our customer needs, and will ensure that we have a large pipeline of strategic deals we are well positioned to win. The role will report to our Biometrics Sales Leader, and will support all sales objectives across the Biometrics team. The role will be closely aligned to our PSS Product leadership, being a regional advocate for our PSS strategic business plan with our customers, and also act as the voice of our customers to PSS in order to drive a relevant solution roadmap for the NORAM region.
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).
Key Areas of Responsibility
Identify and grow Law Enforcement strategic demand across NORAM region for our PSS portfolio through direct engagement with customers, partners, and industry groups
Develop and pursue strategic captures, one to three years in the future, and ensure that Thales is in the optimal position to win in the law enforcement business
Inform the strategic vision for our PSS and DVS solutions in the NORAM market, helping our Product leaders to advance their solution roadmap in such a way that we maximize our law enforcement growth potential
Inform our Marketing efforts to communicate our PSS and DVS value proposition in the NORAM market, focus investments on events and activities with the highest return, and represent Thales in the appropriate law enforcement industry forums
Support Sales as a law enforcement industry Subject Matter Expert and Thought Leader in customer meetings, pursuit strategies, and other external-facing activities
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years leadership experience in justice and/ or public safety or related industries, and 10+ years’ experience in the field of Biometrics
Prior experience utilizing influencing skills to navigate across direct, indirect and a matrix organization
Excellent Team player with proven ability to accomplish goals through collaboration
Prior experience presenting to senior leadership as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Deep knowledge of justice and public safety use-cases, processes, and technology, including budgeting and decision making insights
Ability to apply use-case and technical knowledge to customer communications, product leadership and engineering teams
Strong relationship management skills, internally with peer organizations and externally with customer stakeholders
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!
Special Position Requirements
Travel: Able to travel approx. 50% of the time
The anticipated TTC range for this role is $128,692.20 - $231,108.30 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.
Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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