Senior Program Manager – Government Programs

Scout AI•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Role We 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. Scout AI prefers in-office work but will consider hybrid or remote arrangements for key contributors.

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing U.S. Government proposals or defense contracting submissions.
Strong understanding of federal proposal processes and evaluation structures.
Experience coordinating complex technical programs across multiple teams.
Ability to translate deep technical concepts into clear proposal narratives.
Exceptional program management and organizational skills.
Strong writing, editing, and communication abilities.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Nice To Haves

Background working with AI, robotics, aerospace, autonomy, or deep tech companies.
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS proposal requirements and newer contracting mechanisms (e.g. OTA’s).
Experience working with startups or fast-scaling companies.
Experience supporting capture strategy or pre-RFP shaping.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end development of government proposals including RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
Build and manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission plans.
Coordinate inputs across engineering, leadership, finance, legal, and external partners
Translate technical capabilities into compelling proposal narratives
Ensure proposals meet all government compliance requirements and evaluation criteria
Manage submission through government portals and prime contractor systems
Support capture strategy and pre-RFP shaping in partnership with business development
Serve as program manager for awarded government contracts
Track program milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements
Maintain regular communication with government program offices and customer stakeholders
Manage program schedules, risks, and dependencies