Scale AI · 4 days ago
Operations & Strategy Manager, Public Sector
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$151K/yr - $226K/yr
5+ years expScale AI is a company focused on developing reliable AI systems for important decisions. They are seeking an Operations & Strategy Manager for their Public Sector Business Operations team to drive results, tackle complex problems, and craft strategies for growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Report directly to the Head of Business Operations (BizOps), Public Sector
Leverage the full complement of your business toolkit to drive results (business analytics, strategic thinking, operational execution, project/program management, problem framing, executive communication, etc.)
Tackle ambiguous, open-ended questions in support of high-priority outcomes, often with a broad set of stakeholders (engineering, analytics, product managers, geospatial experts, delivery, etc.)
Help mature key business processes while innovating 0→1 on new systems; Quickly develop and iterate on solutions, eventually handing them off to the appropriate team member
Craft strategies that propel public sector operations growth and organizational evolution
Identify cross-project blind spots across our customer programs and uplevel our operational approaches
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in an operations, strategy, or consulting role requiring a blend of operational, strategic, and cross-functional work
Experience in product, project, or program management — you can take projects from conceptual problem definition to implemented solution
A penchant for digging deep into data, thinking from first principles, and iterating quickly to deliver results
A strong orientation towards outcomes and a history of being scrappy when it counts
An easygoing interpersonal style and ability to work and build relationships with a wide range of people
Experience leading small teams and managing multiple, complex work streams
A deep intellectual curiosity about AI and machine learning, particularly in applications that advance national security
Preferred
MBA or relevant technical degree
Experience using Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools to translate insights into actionable outcomes
Background in intelligence work and working with / within the U.S. government
Previous private sector experience in computer vision, GenAI applications / agents, or similar technologies
Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-04
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