Engagement Manager - Cyber

Position Summary: Our client is a leading AI infrastructure company supporting the U.S. government and allied defense organizations in building, evaluating, and deploying generative AI systems for national security missions. They specialize in transforming complex data, ranging from text and imagery to geospatial and network intelligence, into mission-ready AI capabilities that enhance cyber defense, operational planning, and decision support. Their work spans the full AI lifecycle, from secure data curation and model evaluation to the deployment of autonomous agents that integrate directly into military and intelligence workflows, accelerating mission execution and strengthening U.S. and Allied technological advantage.

The Engagement Manager (Cyber) will lead delivery of advanced AI-driven workflows for national security customers in the cyber domain. This role requires exceptional program leadership, technical fluency, and stakeholder management. You will serve as the primary interface between engineering teams and operational users, ensuring delivery success, adoption, and measurable mission outcomes.

Employment Type: Full Time-Salary

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full customer relationship, from senior executives to cyber operators.
• Scope, deliver, and continuously work with the team to improve AI/ML use cases tailored to customer mission needs and feedback.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deploy, integrate, and scale agentic workflows into production.
• Translate the customer’s operational requirements into actionable engineering deliverables.
• Manage account execution, performance metrics, and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identify gaps, mitigate risks, and ensure exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• 5+ years of program management, or customer-facing experience in defense, intelligence, or cybersecurity.
• Passion for building cutting-edge products and being part of a winning team.
• An understanding of AI/ML concepts with a desire to learn more and the ability to translate between technical and operational stakeholders.
• Excellent executive communication, cross-functional leadership, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in Washington, D.C. four days per week and travel up to 25%.

Preferred Experience:

• Technical degree (Computer Science, Engineering, or related field).
• Experience in cybersecurity or cyber operations within government or defense institutions.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced startup or defense tech environment.

Location & Compensation:

• Washington, DC
  • Onsite 4 days p/wk
• Pay: $180,000 - $230,000 DOE
  • Base + Equity
• Benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.
• Join the team to work on groundbreaking projects known for its innovation.

About Lean Synergy: Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned & operated recruiting firm dedicated to aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across diverse industries. Our team, comprised of experienced military professionals and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. With a specialized focus on placing skilled change management professionals, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities that drive success for government, public and private sector clients.