Defense Deployment Strategist

4 Months ago • 5-10 Years • Artificial Intelligence

Job Summary

Job Description

Scale is seeking a Defense Deployment Strategist with 5+ years of DoD experience to drive growth and win large contracts. Must-haves include proven track record of closing high-value deals, experience with DoD, and expertise in AI/ML. Ideal candidate possesses a strong desire to help build a business in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • DoD Experience
  • Closing High-Value Deals
  • AI/ML Expertise
  • Fast-Paced Environment
Good to have:
  • Program Executive Offices
  • Computer Vision
  • Command & Control
  • Large Analytic Programs
Perks:
  • Venture-Backed Startup
  • Cutting-Edge AI/ML

Job Details

Defense Deployment Strategist 

Scale is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Series F startup that is changing how organizations worldwide build AI applications. We’re looking for a strong business development (BD) lead with experience breaking into new U.S. Government agencies and winning large contracts to help us offer our AI/ML products to U.S. government. This role will be deeply involved in overall strategy, help grow Scale’s established federal business, and have a massive impact on the adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies for the nation.

Deployment Strategist 

Scale is a vital part of bringing ML-enabled technologies to U.S. government missions. Our U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer base is growing exponentially, and you’ll be on the front lines ensuring we’re able to effectively field AI/ML in support of the U.S. military and defense organizations. Our Deployment Strategists identify key customers within our strategic DoD accounts and work closely with Scale Solution Engineers (SEs) to align the right solutions and technical approaches needed to address existing requirements and win work. Deployment Strategists also partner with DoD end-users to identify and co-design solutions for emerging requirements. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • High-fidelity requirement and relationship mapping within target DoD customer offices to identify opportunities for Scale’s business and offerings
  • Pursue those opportunities and provide input/feedback to our federal GTM strategy
  • Accurately forecast and close high dollar-value opportunities
  • Be involved in everything from writing RFPs to directly pitching key stakeholders and leading product demos on what Scale can offer
  • Leverage technical teams and other key stakeholders across the executive level to help discuss emerging trends in AI/ML
  • Partner with Scale SEs to deliver customer pilots according to requirements agreed by the customer
  • Evangelize Scale and interact with federal customers at events

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5-10+ years experience in a DoD-focused technical sales or consulting role
  • Proven track record closing high-value, multi-year deals (more than $10M)
  • Prior experience with the DoD as a civil servant (GS-13/14+), service member (O3/4+), or consultant
  • Experience or established relationships or connections within strategic DoD accounts, preferably with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) across the Army, Navy, Space Force, and Air Force 
  • Experience in AI/ML or with a highly technical product and team, ideally working with computer vision, command and control, autonomy, or large analytic programs
  • A strong desire to roll up your sleeves and help build a business in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Ability to travel 20-30% of the time
  • Eligibility for a Secret security clearance is required; an active Top Secret clearance is strongly preferred
  • Based in the National Capital Region, with the ability to work out of Scale’s D.C. office 2-3 days a week 

Personality traits:

  • Deep intellectually curious
  • High resilience 
  • Ability to thrive in unstructured environments
  • High velocity, drive, and grit 
  • Empathetic
  • Creative

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