Deputy Program Manager (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Job description

ABOUT DEFCON AI: RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF DISRUPTION. DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems. In today’s dynamically changing world, DEFCON AI’s technology aligns outcomes with operational goals, better decision making, and empowers customers to anticipate assess, and mitigate the impacts of disruptions. About the Role: We are seeking a Deputy Program Manager to help lead execution of a large, software‑intensive, AI‑enabled DoD program transitioning from prototype into sustained operational use. This role will primarily operate remotely from the Washington, DC area , with the willingness to attend frequent in‑person meetings with government and industry partners. This role is for someone who: You will partner closely with the Program Manager while owning the day‑to‑day execution heartbeat across engineering, LLM and AI/ML development, integration, cyber, cloud, and operational stakeholders. This is not a traditional Deputy PM role . It is a hands‑on operator role in a fast‑moving, AI‑centric software environment. - Lives inside executi...