# Strategic Projects Lead - STEM

**Company:** [AfterQuery](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/afterquery)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $150k – $225k/yr
**Skills:** Python, R, Statistical Analysis, Computational Modeling, Experimental Design, Quantitative Reasoning, Systems Thinking, LLMs, Model Fine-Tuning, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-09-04

> Leads high-impact data and AI projects for frontier model organizations, coordinating expert teams, defining datasets, and driving delivery. Requires advanced STEM research or quantitative expertise, exceptional analytical reasoning, leadership, and strong communication.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage projects and clients with leading AI organizations to build data solutions for foundation model development while driving revenue.
- Lead and coordinate specialized expert teams across domains including finance, software engineering, and law.
- Design dataset specifications that influence how frontier models are evaluated and improved.
- Own projects end-to-end, including scoping, execution, iteration, and delivery.
- Support cross-functional operational initiatives involving analysis, coordination, and execution.

## Requirements
- PhD, completed or ABD, in biology, chemistry, mathematics, data analytics/statistics, or a related STEM field; or equivalent demonstrated excellence as an IOI, IMO, or USAPhO medalist, ICPC or USACO finalist, or Putnam top 500 finisher.
- Background in scientific research, computational modeling, experimental design, or quantitative/statistical analysis.
- Strong understanding of core disciplinary fundamentals and quantitative and systems-level reasoning.
- High agency, strong work ethic, and comfort defining problems in ambiguous environments with minimal direction.
- Demonstrated leadership and strong communication abilities.
- Passion for AI and entrepreneurial inclination.
- Demonstrated competitive success through publications, research awards, fellowships, or equivalent achievements.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Python, R, or another data-analysis language.
- Familiarity with LLM training, fine-tuning, or evaluation.
- Familiarity with AI tools and workflows.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary: $150,000–$225,000 annually.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Daily meal stipend.
- Monthly wellness stipend.
- Commuter benefits.

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