Scale is a rapidly growing, venture-backed Series F startup that is changing the way organizations around the world build AI applications. We’re looking for a strong business development (BD) lead with experience breaking into new U.S. Navy organizations and winning large contracts to help us offer our AI/ML products to the Navy. This role will be deeply involved in overall strategy, help grow Scale’s established Defense business, and have a massive impact on the adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies for the nation.

Deployment Strategist

Scale is a vital part of bringing ML-enabled technologies to U.S. government missions. Our U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer base is growing exponentially, and you’ll be on the front lines ensuring we’re able to effectively field AI/ML in support of the U.S. military and defense organizations. Our Deployment Strategists identify key customers within our strategic DoD accounts and work closely with Scale Solution Engineers (SEs) to align the right solutions and technical approaches needed to address existing requirements and win work. Deployment Strategists also partner with DoD end-users to identify and co-design solutions for emerging requirements.

Responsibilities:

High-fidelity requirement and relationship mapping within U.S. Navy PEOs and commands to identify opportunities for Scale’s business and offerings
Pursue those opportunities and provide input/feedback to our federal GTM strategy
Accurately forecast and close high dollar-value opportunities
Be involved in everything from writing RFPs to directly pitching key stakeholders on what Scale 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 Navy customers at conferences and events

Requirements:

Minimum 5-10+ years experience in a DoD-focused technical sales or consulting role (preferably the Navy)
Proven track record closing high-value, multi-year deals (more than $10M)
Prior experience with the DoD as a civil servant (GS-13/14+), service member (O3/4+), or consultant
Established relationships or connections within strategic Navy accounts
Experience in AI/ML or with a highly technical product and team
A strong desire to roll up your sleeves and help build a business in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to travel 20-30% of the time
An active security clearance is required. An active Top Secret clearance is strongly preferred
Based in the National Capital Region, with the ability to work out of Scale’s D.C. office 2-3 days a week

Personality traits:

Deep intellectually curious
High resilience
Ability to thrive in unstructured environments
High velocity, drive, and grit
Empathetic
Creative

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:

$154,560—$231,840 USD

PLEASE NOTE: Our policy requires a 90-day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants.

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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