Technical Director, AI Decision Systems
Red Cell Partners · Remote, USA
Posted 20 days ago · $220,000-$260,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Red Cell Partners's roles stay open a median of 28 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of Red Cell Partners's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Red Cell Partners
- high 9 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
- Hiring momentum
- 38 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 Red Cell Partners's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Red Cell Partners.
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 effective collaboration across various disciplines including product, design, engineering, and cybersecurity. The position requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving while mentoring and scaling a high-performing technical organization.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 Red Cell Partners 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
- Remote-first with occasional travel (up to 25%) required
- Role involves significant ambiguity and requires strong leadership to navigate
- No specific technologies or tools mentioned, which may indicate a need for adaptability in tech stack
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Listed by Red Cell Partners on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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