What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engagement Manager (Homeland Layered Defense) position at Sitreps 2 Steercos?
Our client’s public sector division is dedicated to delivering advanced commercial technology and AI innovation to support national security and strengthen homeland defense. As part of the public sector delivery team, you will build and manage relationships with key government stakeholders responsible for a layered defense of the United States.
This role requires someone who can go deep into technical discussions, drive operational change, and partner closely with engineering teams to deliver high-impact AI solutions. You will help transition AI/ML technologies into real, deployable products—often in environments where requirements are ambiguous or evolving.
Your work will directly contribute to deploying next-generation agentic AI systems tailored for critical government missions.
What You’ll Do
- Drive innovation by tackling complex technical and operational challenges and developing AI solutions with measurable impact.
- Transition AI/ML technologies into fully functioning products, even with shifting or ambiguous requirements.
- Partner with engineering, operations, and public sector teams to build AI systems for government use cases in computer vision and generative AI.
- Lead cross-functional teams to exceed customer AI/ML objectives.
- Support collaboration across commercial (B2B) and government (B2G) stakeholders to advance layered defense initiatives.
Requirements
Active TS/SCI clearance
3 years leading teams or programs in industry or government
Foundational understanding of ML operations (MLOps)
Strong analytical and structured problem-solving ability
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel ~25%
Preferred Background
- 5 years of experience, ideally in customer-facing technical program management within industry or government.
- A track record of leading and expanding client relationships across commercial or government environments.
- Experience managing engagements with U.S. government customers.
Benefits
- Base salary: $170,500–$213,400 USD
- Equity package (pending approval)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Retirement benefits
- Learning & development stipend
- Generous PTO
Final offers are based on experience, location, interview performance, and job-related skills.
Salary : $170,000 - $213,000