Senior Program Manager

The future of defense will be decided by those who field intelligent machines at scale. At Scout AI, we’re developing Fury, the first robotic foundation model for defense, to give U.S. forces overwhelming, adaptable, and autonomous power across every domain. Fury enables human operators to command fleets of robots through natural language, and empowers those machines to sense, decide, and act together as one. This mission will ask everything of us: urgency, precision, and relentless work.The RoleWe are looking for a Senior Program Manager, Government Programs who will help win strategic government opportunities and ensure successful execution once programs are awarded. This role spans the full lifecycle of government work, from proposal development and capture support to program management and contract execution.As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead the development of government proposals and help manage the execution of awarded programs. You will work closely with engineering, leadership, business development, and legal teams to translate cutting-edge technology into successful government programs. You will play a key role in helping Scout AI scale its engagement with the U.S. Department of War, defense innovation organizations, and prime contractor partners. This role combines proposal leadership, program management, and contract coordination, ensuring that Scout AI can both win and deliver critical national security programs.ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end development of government proposals including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQsBuild and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission plansCoordinate inputs across engineering, leadership, finance, legal, and external partnersTranslate technical capabilities into compelling proposal narrativesEnsure proposals meet all government compliance requirements and evaluation criteriaManage submission through government portals and prime contractor systemsSupport capture strategy and pre-RFP shaping in partnership with business developmentServe as program manager for awarded government contractsTrack program milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirementsMaintain regular communication with government program offices and customer stakeholdersManage program schedules, risks, and dependenciesQualifications5+ years of experience managing U.S. Government proposals or defense contracting submissionsStrong understanding of federal proposal processes and evaluation structuresExperience coordinating complex technical programs across multiple teamsAbility to translate deep technical concepts into clear proposal narrativesExceptional program management and organizational skillsStrong writing, editing, and communication abilitiesMust be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilitiesWhy Join ScoutWork on the world’s most important frontier, ensuring U.S. and allied dominance in the age of intelligent machinesBe a core part of a team building the first defense-specific robotic foundation modelCollaborate with some of the top engineers in autonomy, AI, and national securitySee your work deployed on real systemsHelp define the future of intelligent defense systemsBacked by Draper Associates, Booz Allen Ventures, PerotJain and other top investorsBenefitsCompetitive compensation package including base salary and bonus.Meaningful equityPremium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contributionCompetitive PTO and company holiday calendarCatered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchenUnlimited AI tokensEV chargingRelocation assistance (depending on role eligibility)The stated salary range below represents an estimated base pay only and reflects consideration of multiple compensation factors. Final salary offers may differ depending on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience or training background, specialized skills, and business needs. Most full-time positions also include highly competitive equity awards, which form part of Scout AI's overall compensation package. In addition, Scout AI provides comprehensive, top-tier benefits to full-time employees.US Salary Range$165,000 - $180,000 USD