Chief of Staff, Public Sector Engineering & Security

scaleai

Washington, DC · Washington · United States

Posted Aug 3, 2026

Full-time
Public Sector Engineering

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Job description

Chief of Staff, Public Sector

As the Chief of Staff for Scale AI’s Public Sector business unit, you will be a strategic partner to the VP, Public Sector Engineering & Security, 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 Public Sector 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 VP, Public Sector Engineering & Security by attending key meetings and calls on the VP’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 VP, Public Sector Engineering + 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 VP, Engineering & Security 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, JD, or technical degree from a top program
Experience using Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools to translate insights into actionable outcomes

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is:

$182,400—$228,000 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

About Us:

At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.

We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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