Chief of Staff, Public Sector

Chief of Staff, Public Sector

Location: Washington D.C.

As the Chief of Staff for Scale AI’s Public Sector (PS) business unit, you will be a strategic partner to the General Manager (GM), driving the execution of critical initiatives and optimizing the operational rhythm of the business. Your role will encompass strategic planning, cross-functional initiatives management, executive reporting, special project execution, and the synthesis of complex information to support PS objectives and growth. We are seeking a hard charging, initiative-driven generalist that is obsessed with impact, deeply analytical, low ego, and ready to embrace the intensity required to achieve the goals of our growing Public Sector business.

You will: 

• Act as an extension of the GM by attending key meetings and calls on the GM’s behalf, supporting client development, external presentations, internal problem solving, and special projects
• Run strategic planning for the business unit to include scoping business priorities, driving alignment among the GM + senior leadership (VPs of Engineering, Sales, and Operations), and leading initiatives that move the needle on key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Own operational rhythms for the business unit (leadership meetings, all hands, offsite events), executive deliverables, and special projects 
• Own all executive-level reporting that communicates progress and blockers for the business unit and act as the primary liaison to central functions such as finance, communications, marketing,and legal 
• Report to the GM of Scale’s Public Sector business unit

Ideally you’d have:

• A strong orientation towards outcomes and a history of being scrappy when it counts
• An effective interpersonal style that you bring to bear in everything from deep technical conversations with engineers to polished executive level comms
• Proven ability to build high trust relationships with a wide range of people across the organization
• Experience leading small teams and managing multiple, complex work streams 
• Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• A deep intellectual curiosity about AI and machine learning, particularly in applications that advance national security

Nice to haves:

• A Top Secret U.S. security clearance
• 4+ years of experience in a highly strategic, analytical, and operational role
• 2+ years experience in top-tier consulting, venture capital, or tech
• An MBA or technical degree from a top program
• Experience using Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools to translate insights into actionable outcomes