Federal Deployment Strategist @ Scale AI

Scale is a rapidly-growing, venture-backed series-D startup that is changing the way organizations around the world build AI applications. We’re looking for a strong business development (BD) lead who can help us offer our product to government agencies, primarily within the National Security Agency (NSA)/USCYBERCOM, to build their AI/ML capabilities. This role will be deeply involved in overall strategy, help grow Scale’s established federal business, and have massive impact on the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for the nation.

You will:

High-fidelity requirement and relationship mapping within key NSA/USCYBERCOM to target customer offices to identify opportunities for Scale’s business and offerings
Pursue those opportunities and provide input to our federal GTM strategy
Be involved in everything from writing RFPs to pitching directly to key stakeholders on what Scale’s business can offer
Leverage technical teams and other key stakeholders across the executive level to help discuss emerging trends in AI/ML
Partner with Scale SEs to deliver customer pilots according to requirements agreed by the customer
Evangelize Scale and interact with federal customers at events

Ideally you’d have:

Minimum 3-5+ years experience in a federal technical sales or consulting role
Proven track record closing high-value, multi-year deals (more than $10M)
Prior experience with the U.S. Government as a civil servant (GS-13/14), service member (O4/5), or consultant
Established relationships or connections within Scale strategic NSA/USCBYERCOM accounts
A strong desire to roll up your sleeves and help build a business in an extremely fast-paced environment
Experience in AI/ML
Desire to work and learn with a highly technical product and team
Ability to travel 10-20% of the time
Eligibility for a Secret security clearance is required; an active Top Secret clearance is strongly preferred

The base salary range for this full-time position in Washington, DC is $140,000.00 - $175,000.00. Compensation packages at Scale include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.Scale employees are also granted Stock Options that are awarded upon board of director approval. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You’ll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC is:

$154,000—$201,250 USD

About Us:

At Scale, we believe that the transition from traditional software to AI is one of the most important shifts of our time. Our mission is to make that happen faster across every industry, and our team is transforming how organizations build and deploy AI. Our products power the world’s most advanced LLMs, generative models, and computer vision models. We are trusted by generative AI companies such as OpenAI, Meta, and Microsoft, government agencies like the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, and enterprises including GM and Accenture. 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 affirmative action employer and inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status.

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You will:

Ideally you’d have:

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Benefits