Recruiting From Scratch
Mission Manager - Government
Recruiting From Scratch, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Overview
Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. This opportunity is described by the employer below.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ Title and Details
Title of Role:
Mission Manager – Government Location:
Palo Alto, CA (On-site, 5 days/week) Company Stage of Funding:
Late-stage venture-backed AI startup Office Type:
On-site Salary:
$150,000 – $350,000 base + competitive equity Company Description
We are partnered with a pioneering AI company that is building advanced systems to accelerate scientific discovery and support critical real-world missions. The organization operates at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, backed by significant funding and a world-class engineering and research team. Their federal team is small, agile, and directly engaged with mission-critical projects across U.S. and allied government agencies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where initiative and technical expertise have immediate impact. What You Will Do
As a
Mission Manager , you will be the bridge between government stakeholders and technical teams, driving the design and deployment of AI-powered solutions for high-impact missions. You will: Lead discovery sessions and scope requirements for government customers. Partner with applied engineers and researchers to design, prototype, and deploy AI solutions. Translate mission challenges into actionable technical specifications. Travel on-site to customer environments to oversee deployments, integrations, and troubleshooting. Optimize AI model performance and ensure secure, scalable deployments. Analyze usage data, logs, and outputs to validate effectiveness and reliability. Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and ensure mission success. Ideal Candidate Background
Strong technical foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science. Hands-on experience building or implementing AI/ML products, ideally involving APIs. Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript for scripting, tool-building, and debugging. Experience working in secure, high-reliability technical environments. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. Ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities. Preferred
Active U.S. Government security clearance (Top Secret or higher). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, etc.). Background from a defense, aerospace, or high-caliber AI organization. Advanced degree or military academy training. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary:
$150,000 – $350,000, depending on experience. Equity:
Competitive, with meaningful upside. Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO. Other:
Direct involvement in mission-critical projects, hands-on collaboration with top AI researchers, and a high-ownership role in a rapidly growing startup. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded, late-stage AI company’s government team and directly shape the deployment of cutting-edge technology for national security and mission-critical initiatives.
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Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. This opportunity is described by the employer below.
https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ Title and Details
Title of Role:
Mission Manager – Government Location:
Palo Alto, CA (On-site, 5 days/week) Company Stage of Funding:
Late-stage venture-backed AI startup Office Type:
On-site Salary:
$150,000 – $350,000 base + competitive equity Company Description
We are partnered with a pioneering AI company that is building advanced systems to accelerate scientific discovery and support critical real-world missions. The organization operates at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, backed by significant funding and a world-class engineering and research team. Their federal team is small, agile, and directly engaged with mission-critical projects across U.S. and allied government agencies. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where initiative and technical expertise have immediate impact. What You Will Do
As a
Mission Manager , you will be the bridge between government stakeholders and technical teams, driving the design and deployment of AI-powered solutions for high-impact missions. You will: Lead discovery sessions and scope requirements for government customers. Partner with applied engineers and researchers to design, prototype, and deploy AI solutions. Translate mission challenges into actionable technical specifications. Travel on-site to customer environments to oversee deployments, integrations, and troubleshooting. Optimize AI model performance and ensure secure, scalable deployments. Analyze usage data, logs, and outputs to validate effectiveness and reliability. Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and ensure mission success. Ideal Candidate Background
Strong technical foundation in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Data Science. Hands-on experience building or implementing AI/ML products, ideally involving APIs. Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript for scripting, tool-building, and debugging. Experience working in secure, high-reliability technical environments. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences. Ability to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities. Preferred
Active U.S. Government security clearance (Top Secret or higher). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, etc.). Background from a defense, aerospace, or high-caliber AI organization. Advanced degree or military academy training. Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary:
$150,000 – $350,000, depending on experience. Equity:
Competitive, with meaningful upside. Benefits:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and generous PTO. Other:
Direct involvement in mission-critical projects, hands-on collaboration with top AI researchers, and a high-ownership role in a rapidly growing startup. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded, late-stage AI company’s government team and directly shape the deployment of cutting-edge technology for national security and mission-critical initiatives.
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