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Technical Program Manager (Homeland Layered Defense), Public Sector

Scale AI · Washington, DC

Posted 23 days ago

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This role has been open
23 days
Scale AI's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of Scale AI's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Scale AI
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 217 open
Hiring momentum
270 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Technical Program Manager for Scale's Public Sector, you will manage critical relationships and oversee the technical execution of national security projects. Your role involves translating operational workflows into detailed requirements, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring successful deployment of AI solutions for homeland defense. You will also be responsible for maintaining requirements traceability and managing technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in technical program management, software engineering, systems engineering, product management, technical consulting, or a related technical delivery role
  • Strong technical literacy across software architecture, APIs, data systems, system integration, and AI/ML-enabled products
  • Ability to write detailed technical and product requirements that engineering teams can directly execute against
  • Experience driving complex technical programs across multiple engineering and stakeholder groups
  • Strong understanding of program management fundamentals, including requirements traceability, dependencies, risks, schedules, and deliverables

Nice to have

  • A technical degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, data science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, or another programming language
  • Prior experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, solutions architect, or technical product manager
  • Experience building or deploying AI/ML and agentic systems on classified networks

What you get

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Generous PTO
  • Potential commuter stipend
  • Equity-based compensation subject to Board of Director approval

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack used
  • Travel requirement of 25-50% may impact work-life balance
  • Role involves working in secure facilities, which may limit flexibility

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Listed by Scale AI on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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