# Manager, AI Engineering and Vendor Operations

OVERVIEW A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation. The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too. We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development. Every day, our employees and member stations touch the lives of millions worldwide. Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, diverse voices are heard, and inclusion is the key to our success. We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR. This means that integrity, adherence to our ethical standards, and compliance with legal obligations are fundamental responsibilities for every employee at NPR. Intro to Position NPR's AI Labs team is looking for a Manager of AI Engineering and Vendor Operations. This person will serve on the AI Labs leadership team and help inform NPR's AI technical strategy. We are seeking a player-coach style who understands the complexities of buildin

- **Id**: 3882463
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/npr-manager-ai-engineering-and-vendor-operations>
- **Role**: AI/ML
- **Role family**: AI/ML
- **Seniority**: senior
- **Employment type**: full_time
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: Washington, United States
- **Countries**: US
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- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Visa sponsorship**: no
- **Relocation package**: no
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- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-06T16:20:52Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-06
- **Last verified at**: 2026-11-14T19:56:40Z
- **Board verified**: yes
- **Days open**: 8
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- **Industries**: News Agencies, Podcasting, Radio

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- **Name**: NPR
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- **Days open**: 8

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- **Experience years min**: 5
- **Manages managers**: no
- **Security clearance**: no

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- **Optional**: no

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