# Chief of Staff, Public Sector Engineering

**Company:** [Scale AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/scale-ai)
**Location:** Washington, DC
**Role:** Business Operations
**Salary:** $158k – $198k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** artificial intelligence, Machine Learning, Python, SQL, Strategic Planning, executive reporting, Quantitative Analysis, qualitative analysis, Cross-Functional Leadership, Project Management
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> This Chief of Staff partners with the Public Sector Engineering VP to drive strategic planning, operational rhythms, executive reporting, and cross-functional initiatives. The role requires strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and complex workstream management skills, with experience in strategic operations preferred.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Act as an extension of the VP, Public Sector Engineering by attending key meetings and calls on the VP’s behalf, supporting client development, external presentations, internal problem solving, and special projects.
- Run strategic planning for the business unit, including scoping business priorities, driving alignment among senior leadership, and leading initiatives that advance key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Own operational rhythms for the business unit, including leadership meetings, all-hands meetings, offsite events, executive deliverables, and special projects.
- Own executive-level reporting that communicates progress and blockers for the business unit.
- Act as the primary liaison to central functions such as finance, communications, marketing, and legal.
- Lead small teams and manage multiple complex workstreams.

## Requirements
- Strong orientation toward outcomes and a history of being scrappy when it counts.
- Effective interpersonal style, from deep technical conversations with engineers to polished executive-level communications.
- Proven ability to build high-trust relationships across an organization.
- Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
- Deep intellectual curiosity about artificial intelligence and machine learning, particularly applications that advance national security.

## Nice to Have
- Top Secret U.S. security clearance.
- 4+ years of experience in a highly strategic, analytical, and operational role.
- 2+ years of experience in top-tier consulting, venture capital, or technology.
- MBA, JD, or technical degree from a top program.
- Experience using Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools to translate insights into actionable outcomes.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range for this full-time position in Washington, DC: **$158,400–$198,000 USD**.
- Compensation may include base salary, equity, and benefits; the final offer depends on work location, skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and education or training.
- Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous paid time off, and potentially a commuter stipend.

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