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Technical Program Manager, Public Sector

Scale AIWashington, DCPublic Sector
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Scale AI is hiring a Technical Program Manager for the Public Sector team in Washington, DC to drive customer success and deliver impactful machine learning solutions. This hands-on role suits experienced professionals with an active TS/SCI clearance who want to tackle complex technical and operational challenges for government clients.

Role Overview

As a member of the Public Sector Delivery team, this professional acts as a hands-on leader to guide clients toward their artificial intelligence objectives. The position involves diving deep into technical processes, solving ambiguous problems, and creating scalable solutions that add direct value. The selected individual collaborates with engineering and operations to transition advanced technologies into working public sector products.

Key Responsibilities

Drive innovation and transformation by addressing complex technical and operational challenges for public sector clients.
Utilize analytics and technical expertise to align internal resources and build tools that provide direct customer value.
Translate machine learning technologies into functional public sector solutions despite ambiguous requirements.
Partner with engineering and operations groups to deliver custom AI systems tailored for computer vision and generative AI use cases.
Lead cross-functional teams to exceed customer expectations and manage long-term account health by mitigating risks.
Address engineering obstacles directly alongside product development teams.

Requirements

Possess an active TS/SCI clearance.
Bring a minimum of three years of experience in stakeholder management or a customer-facing capacity.
Hold a technical background through education or professional experience in computer science, economics, statistics, or engineering.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of machine learning operations processes.
Exhibit a history of structured, data-driven problem-solving and excellent communication skills.
Remain willing to travel at least 25 percent of the time and work forward deployed.

Nice to Have

Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
A total of 10 or more years of professional experience, ideally in a customer-facing technical program management role within industry or government.
Background at an API technology company or experience managing technical customers utilizing APIs.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Machine Learning Operations (MLOps)
Computer Vision and Generative AI domains
Data and Analytics

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $173,600 to $217,000 USD, with exact figures determined by experience, qualifications, and work location. Eligible employees also receive equity-based compensation subject to board approval. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, a learning and development stipend, generous paid time off, and a commuter stipend.

About the Company

Scale AI builds reliable data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading artificial intelligence models. The organization partners with major enterprises, global brands, and government entities, including the U.S. Army and Air Force. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace, Scale AI welcomes diverse team members and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Scale AI careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What security clearance is required for this role?

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. A Full Scope Polygraph is listed as a nice-to-have qualification.

What is the salary range for the Technical Program Manager in Washington, DC?

The base salary range for this full-time role in Washington, DC is $173,600 to $217,000 USD.

How much travel is expected for this position?

Candidates must be willing to travel at least 25% of the time and be forward deployed, with 50% travel considered a nice-to-have.

What technical skills are helpful for this role?

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and a solid understanding of machine learning operations, computer vision, and generative AI are beneficial.

What benefits are offered with this job?

Eligible employees receive comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, equity-based compensation, and a commuter stipend.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Scale AI careers page.

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