Operations and Strategy Manager (Public Sector)

Operations and Strategy Manager (Public Sector)

Location: San Francisco, CA

On Site

Our client, a rapidly growing technology company at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), is seeking a high-caliber Operations & Strategy Manager to join their Public Sector Business Operations (BizOps) team. Demand from government customers for sophisticated AI/ML products, including computer vision and generative AI applications, is driving significant growth in this sector. This role is critical for enabling and accelerating that expansion.

This is a position for a hard-charging generalist who combines analytical rigor and an obsessive focus on outcomes with an empathetic interpersonal style. If you thrive on solving complex, ambiguous problems while building strong teams and relationships, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Report directly to the Head of Business Operations (BizOps) for the Public Sector.

• Leverage your full business toolkit to drive results, including business analytics, strategic thinking, operational execution, project/program management, problem framing, and executive communication.

• Tackle ambiguous, open-ended questions in support of high-priority outcomes, working with a broad set of stakeholders across engineering, analytics, product management, geospatial experts, and delivery.

• Help mature key business processes while innovating from 0→1 on new systems; quickly develop and iterate on solutions, eventually handing them off to the appropriate team.

• Craft strategies that propel public sector operations growth and organizational evolution.

• Identify cross-project blind spots across customer programs and uplevel operational approaches.

Ideal Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an operations, strategy, or consulting role requiring a blend of operational, strategic, and cross-functional work.

• 3 years of post-military experience is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in product, project, or program management—you can take projects from conceptual problem definition to implemented solution.

• A penchant for digging deep into data, thinking from first principles, and iterating quickly to deliver results.

• A strong orientation towards outcomes and a history of being scrappy when it counts.

• An easygoing interpersonal style and ability to work and build relationships with a wide range of people.

• Experience leading small teams and managing multiple, complex work streams.

• A deep intellectual curiosity about AI and machine learning, particularly in applications that advance national security.

• Technical literacy (not fluency)—meaning generally able to pick up on technical/AI concepts.

• Proficiency in Sheets/Excel and Slides/PPT is a must-have.

Nice to Have

• MBA or relevant technical degree.

• Experience using Python, SQL, or similar analytical tools to translate insights into actionable outcomes.

• Background in intelligence work and working with/within the U.S. government.

• Previous private sector experience in computer vision, GenAI applications/agents, or similar technologies.

• Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top Secret).

Compensation

• Base Salary Range (Full-Time): $151,200 - $225,750 USD
• This role is also eligible for equity-based compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.