Mission Manager – International Government (South America)

TL;DR

Mission Manager – International Government (South America): Collaborating with government agencies and public sector organizations in South America to strategize and execute AI solutions using hirify.global's models, APIs, tools, and integrations with an accent on problem-solving, international travel, and understanding regional needs. Focus on driving adoption of AI for civilian and public-sector use cases, ensuring compliance with local/international standards, and building strong relationships with government stakeholders.

Location: Palo Alto, CA. Willingness and ability to travel internationally (primarily South America, up to 30-50% as needed).

Salary: $180,000 - $440,000 USD

Company

hirify.global’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

What you will do

• Lead problem discovery, requirements gathering, and product scoping with key South American government customers and organizations.
• Support the full lifecycle of engagements, from initial outreach and proposal development through solution design, prototyping, deployment, integration, and ongoing optimization.
• Meet customers on-site to deploy hirify.global models/products in their environments, integrate with existing systems, or enable cloud-based access.
• Identify customer pain points, translate mission needs into technical specifications, and collaborate with hirify.global teams to customize or build LLM-powered solutions tailored to regional priorities.
• Ensure solutions comply with relevant international and regional regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, multilateral organizations, and partners across South America.

Requirements

• Proven experience partnering with international government agencies, regional/local administrations, multilateral organizations, or public-sector entities on AI, software, data, or technology initiatives (experience in South America or Latin American markets strongly preferred).
• 5+ years in government relations, public sector consulting, solution engineering, product management, or customer-facing technical roles—ideally involving complex deployments or enterprise-scale AI/software projects.
• Strong understanding of AI applications in public sector contexts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical government audiences and vice versa.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally (primarily South America, up to 30-50% as needed).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.

Nice to have

• Direct experience working with South American governments or organizations.
• Familiarity with regional data protection regulations, sovereignty requirements, or ethical AI frameworks in Latin America.
• Technical background or proven ability to work closely with engineering teams.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese (in addition to English) is highly desirable.
• Track record of delivering high-impact projects under tight timelines in dynamic or resource-constrained environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.