Sitreps 2 Steercos · 14 hours ago
Mission Manager
Palo Alto, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $350K/yr
2+ years expSitreps LLC is a focused AI research and engineering organization working on mission-critical applications of artificial intelligence. The Mission Manager will collaborate with U.S. and allied government customers to design and deliver AI solutions, guiding programs from requirements validation to deployment while demonstrating analytical thinking and user empathy.
Higher Education
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Leading problem discovery and scoping sessions with government partners, often on-site
Deploying AI models and products in secure customer environments or integrating customer software with cloud-based systems
Collaborating with engineers to design, test, and scale LLM-powered solutions tailored to government use cases
Optimizing model performance through prompt tuning or fine-tuning, often in partnership with customer subject matter experts
Analyzing request logs, prompt data, and outputs to ensure reliability, security, and mission effectiveness
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in high-reliability or secure technical environments
Active U.S. Top Secret (or higher) security clearance required
Experience implementing AI or machine learning products, ideally in secure or government-facing contexts
Strong background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science
Hands-on proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, SQL, or TypeScript) for tool-building, debugging, or analysis
Strong communication skills to engage directly with government officers, stakeholders, and users
Low ego and strong sense of purpose, prioritizing mission outcomes above personal recognition
Skill in framing vague problems and communicating solutions clearly to both technical and operational audiences
Adaptability to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management, especially with government partners
Ability to connect technical detail with mission-level outcomes
Deep alignment with our mission and values
Preferred
Military academy training or advanced degree preferred
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform)
Traits to avoid: candidates without true hands-on technical or mission delivery experience
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Company
Sitreps 2 Steercos
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase