Head of Public Sector GenAI Delivery

Arlington, United States | Posted on 10/13/2025

• Salary $203000 - $253000 + Bonus + Equity
• City Arlington
• Country United States

Location:Washington, DC (Remote considered for exceptional candidates)

Compensation:$203,000 – $254,000 base salary (plus bonus, equity and full benefits)

This organization is advancing the frontier of American technology for national defense and public sector missions. The Head of Public Sector Delivery for GenAI will lead the delivery of complex AI/ML programs supporting government customers at the highest levels. You will be a “player-coach” — managing a team of engagement and technical program managers while personally overseeing strategic customer accounts that shape the future of national security.

You’ll help government and defense clients translate next-generation AI technologies into operational capability, ensuring high-impact outcomes through rigorous program management, stakeholder engagement, and technical fluency.

Lead and mentor a high-performing team
of 5–8 mid-career professionals responsible for AI/ML delivery across public sector accounts

Oversee implementation and success
across your team’s customer portfolio, ensuring timely execution and measurable impact

Serve as a senior liaison
across executive, programmatic, and end-user stakeholders in government and industry

Partner with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams
to prioritize features, resolve issues, and accelerate customer value

Analyze operational and user data
to inform strategy, identify risks, and drive repeatable success across engagements

Champion customer success
, building long-term relationships and ensuring mission alignment and satisfaction

Support AI/ML integration and modernization
, helping customers move from experimentation to operational deployment

Coach and develop your team
, building their technical, relational, and leadership acumen around AI agents and large language models (LLMs)

Required:

Active
TS/SCI
clearance

8+ years
of professional experience, including customer-facing technical program management in the AI, ML, or government tech domains

Proven experience leading teams and managing multiple, complex technical work streams

Strong understanding of AI/ML implementation and delivery, ideally within national security or defense environments

Technical background (education or experience in computer science, engineering, economics, or statistics)

Track record of driving measurable outcomes and working effectively under pressure

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across diverse teams

Willingness to travel up to
30%and comfort being onsite with customers

Preferred:

Prior leadership in mission-critical technology deployment or enterprise modernization

Hands-on familiarity with LLMs, generative AI, or applied data science programs

Base salary range (Washington, DC):$203,000 – $254,000 USD

Equity participation for eligible roles

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits and learning/development stipend

Generous PTO and parental leave

Additional benefits such as commuter assistance or flexible remote arrangements

You are a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of technology, operations, and national security. You combine strategic perspective with the ability to dive deep into execution. You inspire your teams to deliver excellence, foster trusted partnerships with government stakeholders, and navigate ambiguity with precision and purpose.