The opportunity
The OpenAI for Government team is a dynamic, mission-driven group leveraging frontier AI to transform how governments achieve their missions. Our team works to empower public servants with secure, compliant AI tools (e.
What you'll do
Forge and manage strategic partnerships with key national security and cyber: mission users to identify and deliver on the most impactful AI and AGI use cases.
Serve as the accountable lead for delivering high-impact national security: and cyber-focused engagements tied to defined contractual milestones.
Act as a key translator between technical teams and business stakeholders,: clearly articulating technical progress, risks, requirements, and dependencies in language accessible to both senior executives and technical practitioners.
Work with government, defense, industry partners, and academia to identify: key concepts for national security AI use including cyber defense, threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management workflows and then translate them into actionable delivery plans that align technical feasibility with national security impact.
Partner deeply with technical teams (FDEs, SAs, Research) to frame complex: business and technical problems into actionable, scoped projects, serving as a strategic sounding board and thought leader to guide technical direction, anticipate blockers, and align teams proactively.
Establish best practices around milestone tracking, internal coordination, and delivery operations at scale.
What they're looking for
- Build internal consensus across teams with competing priorities, secure: commitments from stakeholders you do not manage, and drive complex projects to completion with limited dedicated resources
- Lead regular progress reviews with national security and cyber stakeholders,: ensuring transparency and confidence in delivery.
- Identify delivery risks early and work cross-functionally to mitigate blockers and maintain program velocity.
- Navigate ambiguity and evolving requirements with composure, helping internal and external teams stay aligned.
