Deployment Strategist - DHS/DOJ

AI Chopping Block; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale is seeking a Deployment Strategist to bridge cutting-edge AI with mission-critical production for DHS and DOJ. Based in the National Capital Region, you will land and transition high-stakes prototypes into enterprise deployments, navigating funding and sponsorship to scale across components.

You will lead multi-year deals, draft proposals, coordinate with federal primes and SI partners, and ensure successful delivery with a cross-functional team including Eng; this role requires mobility

Qualifications

• Experience in complex enterprise IT sales within federal market.
• Proven track record closing multi-year deals and securing funding.
• Deep understanding of DHS/DOJ modernization priorities.

Responsibilities

• Full-spectrum capture and quota ownership across DHS/DOJ opportunities.
• Draft high-impact white papers and lead complex proposals.
• Navigate federal contracting mechanisms (OTAs, GSA schedules, IDIQ).
• Oversee delivery post-deal with cross-functional teams.
• Identify renewal, expansion, and follow-on funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with SI partners and federal primes on deals.

Skills

Enterprise IT sales

DHS/DOJ market knowledge

Executive sponsorship

Education

BS/BA required; technical degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Scale is building AI for the world’s most important decisions. From the front lines of homeland security to the core of global enterprise, we provide the data engine and agentic infrastructure that powers the next generation of American and allied interests.

As a Deployment Strategist supporting DHS and DOJ, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and mission-critical production. You will lead the charge in deploying Agentic AI, autonomous reasoning systems, into the heart of homeland security and law enforcement workflows, ensuring that some of the nation’s most consequential decisions are supported by the world’s best technology.

Deployment Strategist (DHS/DOJ)

We are looking for a powerhouse executive account leader who understands that winning at DHS and DOJ isn’t about a successful 6-month pilot; it’s about becoming an enduring, funded capability inside a component’s operational baseline. You will focus on landing and transitioning high-stakes prototypes into full-scale enterprise deployments, navigating the complexities of the Valley of Death by securing executive sponsorship and programmed funding.

Responsibilities:

• Full-Spectrum Capture & Quota Ownership: Carry and exceed a multi-million dollar annual revenue quota. You are responsible for the entire lifecycle: from identifying the top of funnel opportunity and shaping requirements to the final contract award and revenue recognition.
• Tactical Execution: You don’t just delegate; you execute. You will personally draft high-impact white papers, lead the development of complex proposals, architect deal structures, and navigate the nuances of federal civilian contracting, including OTAs, GSA schedules, and component-specific IDIQ vehicles.
• Operational Transition: Once the deal is signed, your job isn’t over. You will continue to lead the account, ensuring that the delivery team (Engagement Managers, Technical PMs, Engineers, and Product) enables mission success. You are the primary point of contact for the customer, ensuring the pilot doesn’t just work, but scales.
• Renewal, Expansion, & Growth: Own the long-term account strategy. You are responsible for identifying the next use case, securing the follow-on funding, and driving the 10x growth that turns a single component deployment into a department-wide enterprise standard.
• Direct Agentic Solutioning: Work in the weeds with technical teams and end-users to co-design Agentic AI workflows. You must be able to translate a customer’s vision into a specific technical requirement that our engineers can build against.
• SI & Prime Orchestration: In partnership with Scale’s Partner Managers, you will actively manage and negotiate with Tier 1 Systems Integrators and federal primes to ensure Scale is the agentic AI engine of their larger programs. You will be the lead negotiator for sub-contracting and teaming agreements.

Requirements:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in complex enterprise IT sales or business development, specifically within DHS, DOJ, or the broader federal law enforcement and homeland security market.
• Proven Track Record: You have successfully closed and implemented multi-year deals exceeding $25M. You know how to get a line item in the budget.
• Domain Expertise: Deep understanding of DHS and DOJ modernization priorities, specifically in AI/ML, computer vision, biometrics, screening and vetting, investigative analytics, or case management.
• The Valley of Death Navigator: You have a demonstrated ability to transition technology from “cool demo” to “deployed capability” within a major component program office.
• Strategic Network: Existing high-level relationships across DHS and DOJ components (CBP, ICE, USCIS, TSA, CISA, FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS) and their CIO and enterprise IT organizations, as well as a Rolodex of contacts at the major federal integrators.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance is strongly preferred; TS/SCI and existing component suitability are a plus.
• Education: BS/BA required; technical degree or MBA preferred.
• Geography: Based in the National Capital Region, with the ability to work out of Scale’s D.C. office 2-3 days a week.
• Travel: Ability to travel 20-30% of the time.

Who you are:

• Mission-Driven: You believe that whoever wins in AI wins the next century, and you want that to be the United States and its allies.