Forward Strategist
Core
Define and solve ambiguous, high-stakes problems at the intersection of product, engineering, and operations for a defence AI company.
Role type
Senior strategy and operations lead (defence AI)
Builds
Strategic pathways, operational systems, and cross-functional alignment for complex defence AI initiatives
Domain
Defence technology and AI
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
first-principles reasoning, ambiguity navigation, cross-functional leadership, evidence-based decision making, system building, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
product or engineering function experience, founder/early operator background, high-ambiguity environment exposure
Technologies
reinforcement learning, distributed systems, generative AI, deployment infrastructure
Responsibilities
Establish direction through ambiguity for poorly-defined problems, deliver end-to-end solutions across multiple domains, make and adapt decisions under uncertainty, build alignment without formal authority, create scalable processes and tooling
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC