This organization is advancing the frontier of American technology for national defense and public sector missions. The Head of Public Sector Delivery for GenAI will lead the delivery of complex AI/ML programs supporting government customers at the highest levels. You will be a “player-coach” — managing a team of engagement and technical program managers while personally overseeing strategic customer accounts that shape the future of national security.
You’ll help government and defense clients translate next-generation AI technologies into operational capability, ensuring high-impact outcomes through rigorous program management, stakeholder engagement, and technical fluency.
Lead and mentor a high-performing team
of 5–8 mid-career professionals responsible for AI/ML delivery across public sector accounts
Oversee implementation and success
across your team’s customer portfolio, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact
Serve as a senior liaison
across executive, programmatic, and end-user stakeholders in government and industry
Partner with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams
to prioritize features, resolve issues, and accelerate customer value
Analyze operational and user data
to inform strategy, identify risks, and drive repeatable success across engagements
Champion customer success
, building long-term relationships and ensuring mission alignment and satisfaction
Support AI/ML integration and modernization
, helping customers move from experimentation to operational deployment
Coach and develop your team
, building their technical, relational, and leadership acumen around AI agents and large language models (LLMs)
Required:
Active
TS/SCI
clearance
8+ years
of professional experience, including customer-facing technical program management in the AI, ML, or government tech domains
Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple, complex technical workstreams
Strong understanding of AI/ML implementation and delivery, ideally within national security or defense environments
Technical background (education or experience in computer science, engineering, economics, or statistics)
Track record of driving measurable outcomes and working effectively under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across diverse teams
Willingness to travel up to
30%
and comfort being onsite with customers
Preferred:
Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or federal AI initiatives
Prior leadership in mission-critical technology deployment or enterprise modernization
Hands-on familiarity with LLMs, generative AI, or applied data science programs
Base salary range (Washington, DC):
$203,000 – $254,000 USD
Equity participation for eligible roles
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement benefits and learning/development stipend
Generous PTO and parental leave
Additional benefits such as commuter assistance or flexible remote arrangements
You are a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, operations, and national security. You combine strategic perspective with the ability to dive deep into execution. You inspire your teams to deliver excellence, foster trusted partnerships with government stakeholders, and navigate ambiguity with precision and purpose.
