Field CTO – Public Sector

Exiger • Richmond, VA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Exiger is an AI-driven risk and supply chain intelligence company on a mission to make the world a safer and more transparent place to succeed. Through advanced artificial intelligence, proprietary data, and deep regulatory expertise, the 1Exiger platform enables government agencies and defense partners to identify, assess, and mitigate risk across complex global ecosystems. We are seeking a Field CTO – Public Sector to serve as the senior technical authority for our U.S. government business. Based in McLean or Richmond, you will partner directly with federal leaders, defense agencies, and public sector stakeholders to shape how AI-driven intelligence transforms mission delivery, national security, and supply chain resilience. This is a strategic, customer-facing executive role reporting into Public Sector leadership and working cross-functionally with Sales, Solutions, Product, and Engineering.

Requirements

• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical depth in terms of mission outcomes and operational value.
• Deep credibility in enterprise architecture, cloud environments, AI/ML applications, and secure data environments.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Public Sector environments, including Federal and DoD procurement cycles, security and compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, IL levels), and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) ecosystems.
• Experience influencing product direction or platform evolution based on field engagement.
• Demonstrated experience engaging executive-level federal stakeholders on modernization, digital transformation, or national security initiatives.
• 10+ years of senior technical leadership experience in enterprise AI, data platforms, cybersecurity, supply chain technology, or mission-critical government systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; ability to obtain or maintain U.S. security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Exiger at defense, intelligence, and public sector industry forums as a thought leader in AI-driven risk and supply chain intelligence.
• Translate real-world public sector challenges into actionable product insights, influencing the evolution of the 1Exiger platform.
• Partner with systems integrators, defense primes, and ecosystem partners to accelerate adoption and long-term mission impact.
• Lead high-impact discussions around AI-enabled risk intelligence, supply chain visibility, data architecture, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop reusable architectural frameworks and executive-level messaging to enable Public Sector sales and solution teams.
• Support complex pursuits, including RFIs, RFPs, and strategic federal programs, validating secure and scalable architectures aligned with FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical executive supporting Exiger’s U.S. Public Sector customers, engaging CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, acquisition leaders, and mission owners.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity participation
• Discretionary Time Off for all employees, with no maximum limits on time off
• Industry leading health, vision, and dental benefits
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Flexible, hybrid approach to working from home and in the office where applicable
• Focus on wellness and employee health through stipends and dedicated wellness programming
• Purposeful career development programs with reimbursement provided for educational certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees