Operations Program Manager (Computer Vision), Public Sector
About the role
Scale's Public Sector customer base is growing rapidly, and you will be on the front lines of machine learning (ML) operations to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications for the Department of Defense and other national security customers.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead cross-functional initiatives with engineering, product, analytics, and delivery teams (as well as relevant geospatial experts) to achieve project outcomes
- Innovate on complex computer vision workflows and evaluation of data quality
- Communicate and own the execution of multiple data annotation workflows across diverse data types (geospatial imagery, video, etc)
- Optimize data annotation workflows with systems analysis to improve data quality and throughput with a goal achieving optimized machine learning outcomes
- Outline and deliver on data-driven operational efficiencies on these workflows to achieve business outcomes
- Partner with an engagement managers to communicate with and shape outcomes for Scale’s Public Sector customers
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a general manager / program manager position or a similar leadership role in operations
- The ability to regularly work onsite in both unclassified and secure facilities in either downtown Saint Louis, MO or the Washington D.C. area
- An analytical, automation-focused mindset, able to analyze provable and traceable data to develop robust, flexible integrations and workflows with metrics-led results
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- A low ego and a proven pattern of sharing wins with your team
- A history of successful project management and comfort in ambiguity
- Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time based on customer + mission needs
Qualifications
- Nice to have: An active TS-SCI security clearance, a technical background (education or professional experience with economics, statistics, computer science, or engineering), experience working in and / or with the U.S. government, a deep understanding of ML operations for Computer Vision and Generative AI workflows / products, MBA or relevant technical degree
Benefits
Your compensation package includes base salary, equity, and benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position and may be inclusive of several career levels at Scale; it will be determined during the interview process based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, interview performance, and relevant education or training. Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity based compensation, subject to Board of Director approval. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process, and confirm whether the hired role will be eligible for equity grant. You'll also receive benefits including, but not limited to: comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, and generous PTO. Additionally, this role may be eligible for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.
Pay
The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of Washington DC/Hawaii is: $139,200 - $212,000 USD
The base salary range for this full-time position in the location of St. Louis/Suffolk is: $116,000 - $177,000 USD
About Us
At Scale, our mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world's most important decisions. Our products provide the high-quality data and full-stack technologies that power the world's leading models, and help enterprises and governments build, deploy, and oversee AI applications that deliver real impact. We work closely with industry leaders like Meta, Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, Time Inc., the Government of Qatar, and U.S. government agencies including the Army and Air Force. We are expanding our team to accelerate the development of AI applications.
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