Senior Programmatic Trader: AI-Driven Ad Strategy Lead

Neptune Ops LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune Ops LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr. Programmatic Trader to lead programmatic ad trading across multiple DSPs and client portfolios.

You will guide senior client relationships, forecast campaigns, and optimize audience strategies to maximize advocacy and performance. The role requires 4–6+ years in digital/programmatic advertising, deep DSP experience, and the ability to work in a hybrid Washington, DC office at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4+ years in digital programmatic advertising.
• Experience running campaigns across major DSPs (Basis, Simpli.fi, StackAdapt, Amazon DSP, Trade Desk).
• Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and lead strategy discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic ad trading strategy and execution across a portfolio of client accounts across DSPs.
• Serve as senior client relationship lead, conducting quarterly reviews and strategic conversations.
• Own campaign forecasting, budget planning, and media plan development with clients and teams.
• Oversee audience segmentation and optimization to maximize advocacy and performance.
• Review and approve campaign setup, QA, pacing, and reporting for accuracy.
• Translate performance data into strategic narratives for clients and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with DSP partners and pilot new platforms and AI tools.
• Mentor Ad Traders and Jr. Ad Traders on execution and platform expertise.
• Identify growth opportunities within accounts and contribute to new business pitches.

Skills

Programmatic advertising

Client management

Mentoring

Analytics

AI tools

Canva

Asana

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Advertising

Tools

Basis

Simpli.fi

StackAdapt

Amazon DSP

The Trade Desk

Job description

Neptune Ops LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a Sr. Programmatic Trader to lead programmatic ad trading across multiple DSPs and client portfolios.

You will guide senior client relationships, forecast campaigns, and optimize audience strategies to maximize advocacy and performance. The role requires 4–6+ years in digital/programmatic advertising, deep DSP experience, and the ability to work in a hybrid Washington, DC office at least three days per week.