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The Strategic Delivery Lead (SDL) for National Security will identify and deliver on some of OpenAI’s most complex and high-impact deployments for the U.S. national security enterprise. In this role, you will work closely with our national security partners to make their hardest problems solvable on the OpenAI Platform API and ChatGPT Enterprise. The role is highly cross-functional and customer-facing: You’ll partner with Research, Engineering, Go-to-Market, and external stakeholders to align on scope, unblock delivery, and communicate progress at every level, from technical teams to C-suite.
This is a high-trust, high-autonomy role. Success requires deep program management expertise, executive presence, and a passion for making novel technology deliver real-world value.
This role is based in Washington DC. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. We offer relocation assistance.
Forge and manage strategic partnerships with key national security AI 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 engagement 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 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.
Lead regular progress reviews with national security 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.

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Strategic Delivery Lead, National Security

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