Technical Director, AI Decision Systems
DEFCON AI · Remote, USA
Posted 19 days ago · $220,000-$260,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days DEFCON AI's roles stay open a median of 27 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of DEFCON AI's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DEFCON AI
- moderate 2 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 12 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DEFCON AI's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DEFCON AI.
About this role
The Technical Director, AI Decision Systems at DEFCON AI will lead a cross-functional team to deliver an AI-enabled decision-support capability for the federal government. This role involves translating mission needs into technical plans, establishing priorities, and ensuring cohesive execution across various disciplines including software engineering, data architecture, and cybersecurity. The position is entrepreneurial in nature, requiring a hands-on approach to problem-solving and team building while navigating ambiguity and technical risks.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DEFCON AI as an employer.
What you need
- Significant accomplishment in software engineering, AI/ML, data systems, analytics, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, product technology, or a comparable technical discipline
- Experience leading complex technical efforts across multiple teams and specialties
- Demonstrated ability to turn ambiguity into working systems and measurable outcomes
- Strong systems thinking, communication skills, and leadership judgment
- Experience delivering cloud-native software from concept through deployment and operations
- US Citizenship Required
Nice to have
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Experience leading a zero-to-one product, platform, or mission capability
- Experience delivering technology in defense, intelligence, federal, or similarly regulated environments
- Experience with AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and secure cloud delivery
- Experience supporting RMF, ATO, accreditation, or comparable security processes
What you get
- A fully remote, results-based environment
- Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
- 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
- Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
- Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
- 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
Worth weighing
- The role requires significant leadership and cross-functional collaboration, which may be challenging for those not experienced in such environments.
- The position involves working with federal government clients, which may entail navigating complex regulations and security requirements.
- The job is remote-first but requires occasional travel, which may not suit all candidates.
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Listed by DEFCON AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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