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Technical Program Manager (Homeland Layered Defense), Public Sector

Scale AI
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Public Sector
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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 the job really is

As a Technical Program Manager for Scale's public sector team, you will manage critical relationships and oversee technical execution for national security missions, from initial requirements to deployment. Your role involves translating operational workflows into detailed documentation, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring requirements traceability. You will also identify technical blockers, communicate progress to stakeholders, and drive project execution using tools like Jira and GitLab.

Benefits
  • comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • a learning and development stipend
  • generous PTO
  • potential commuter stipend
  • equity based compensation
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technical stack or tools used beyond Jira and GitLab
  • Role requires extensive travel (25-50%) which may impact work-life balance
  • Salary range provided is broad and dependent on various factors, which may lead to uncertainty during negotiations
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