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Overview
Scale AI is seeking a Chief of Staff for its Public Sector business unit to drive strategic initiatives and optimize operations. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience in managing complex projects. 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.
What you'll do
- •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.
Conditions
- •Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits.
- •The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is: $158,400 — $198,000 USD.
- •Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO.
- •Additional benefits such as a commuter stipend may be available.
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.