# Subcontracts Manager, Public Sector at Scale

- Company: Scale
- What the company does: Backed by Accel, Index and Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.scale.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-24
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/scaleai/jobs/4727162005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/scale-subcontracts-manager-public-sector/

## About the role

We’re hiring a subcontracts manager to own the day-to-day relationships, execution, and integration of subcontractors supporting our Public Sector programs. You will work alongside Scale’s Delivery team and technical leads to ensure our subcontractors understand where their work fits into the broader technical solution, deliver against committed timelines and requirements, and remain fully integrated into our overall program execution.

## What they're looking for

- Active Top Secret clearance
- 5+ years of experience in program management, technical program management, subcontractor management, defense acquisition, systems integration, or a related role
- Experience managing external organizations against defined scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Experience working with Integrated Master Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, Statements of Work, deliverable tracking, and formal program reviews
- Strong technical acumen and the ability to understand software, systems integration, interfaces, dependencies, and technical program plans without needing to be the engineer approving the work
- Demonstrated ability to operate across both technical and administrative domains, from engineering dependencies and program schedules to invoicing, onboarding, and documentation

Tags: Public Sector