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Sitreps

Public Sector Engagement Manager

Sitreps, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Arlington, United States | Posted on 10/13/2025 Salary $178000 - $223000 + Bonus + Equity City Arlington Country United States Job Description

Public Sector Delivery Manager – AI/ML Systems Location: Washington, DC (Remote considered for exceptional candidates)

Compensation: $178,000 – $223,000 base salary (plus equity and comprehensive benefits)

Clearance: Active Top Secret required

Mission This organization is advancing the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to the most critical challenges in national defense and public sector operations. As a member of the Public Sector Delivery team, you will ensure government and defense customers achieve mission success through exceptional implementation, integration, and long-term partnership.

You’ll serve as both strategist and operator—owning account plans, driving delivery, and ensuring seamless collaboration across engineering, operations, and client stakeholders. The ultimate goal: deliver measurable, repeatable value in support of U.S. national security AI/ML objectives.

Key Responsibilities Manage customer relationships from senior executives to technical end users, ensuring alignment and mission impact

Lead onboarding and implementation , overseeing operational success and ensuring projects deliver against objectives

Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal teams to deliver cutting-edge AI/ML solutions and resolve technical issues

Identify risks and preempt challenges , maintaining long-term customer satisfaction and contract health

Develop scalable frameworks that make customer success repeatable across the organization

Partner with client teams to understand operational and technical pain points, advocating for improvements with internal engineering resources

Engage directly with customer technical teams , providing hands-on support for AI/ML deployment, troubleshooting, and user adoption

Qualifications Required:

Active Top Secret security clearance

Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including customer-facing roles in technical program management, government services, or professional engagement management

Solid understanding of machine learning operations (MLOps) and strong aptitude to master generative AI workflows

Demonstrated success managing multi-stakeholder relationships and complex technical programs

Proven track record of analytics-driven problem solving and structured project execution

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative, cross-functional work style with strong initiative and follow-through

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Preferred:

Experience in defense technology , AI companies , or dual-use innovation environments

Proficiency in Python, SQL , or similar programming languages

Deep understanding of ML operations for generative AI workflows

Background in modeling, simulation, or wargaming

Prior experience supporting or delivering technology to U.S. government or defense customers

Base Salary Range (Washington, DC): $178,000 – $223,000 USD

Equity participation for eligible roles

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan and learning & development stipend

Generous PTO and parental leave

Additional benefits such as commuter support or remote work flexibility

Who You Are You are a mission-driven professional who thrives in high-impact, fast-moving environments. You combine a deep understanding of national security operations with technical acumen and customer empathy. You are proactive, organized, and driven by a commitment to deliver AI solutions that enhance the safety, readiness, and resilience of the nation.

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