Scout AI
Proposal Manager
$125K–$160K
Remote · Remote · Manager · Full-time · Posted Apr 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years; equivalent professional experience is stated as an alternative to experience in the listed sectors.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities. May be expected to obtain and hold a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
About the job
Leads end-to-end proposal execution for government and commercial opportunities, coordinating teams to deliver compliant, persuasive submissions on time.
What you'll do
- Set proposal strategy, win themes, schedules, and compliance reviews; lead pursuits from kickoff through submission.
- Translate technical capabilities into evaluator-focused narratives and coordinate cross-functional reviews, pricing, and cost volumes.
- Build reusable proposal assets and scalable processes; manage concurrent submissions, documentation, and portal filings.
What they ask for
- 8+ years in proposal management, program management, or government contracting within defense tech, space, dual-use, or equivalent professional experience.
- Track record leading proposals from kickoff through submission for SBIRs, RFPs, BAAs, or similar government solicitations.
- Strong technical communication skills and foundational understanding of engineering, product development, and systems architecture.
- CRM and pipeline tool proficiency; familiarity with government procurement, FAR/DFARS compliance, and submission portals.
Nice to have
- APMP, PMP, or Shipley certification (or equivalent proposal management credential).
- Experience in space, defense, Earth observation, or robotics; SBIR/STTR expertise; hands-on pricing; or proposal automation tools.
Pay
$125K – $160K USD base salary
Tools
SAM.gov, FAR/DFARS, Deltek, Responsive
AI focus
No AI development work is specified; the role supports proposals for Scout AI’s defense robotics and robotic foundation model.
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