scoutai
Director of Business Development, Air Dominance
At a Glance
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-03T15:11:23-05:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Defense
- Government
- Legal
Requirements
10+ years in Army, Air Force, Navy, or related unmanned aerial systems roles, with a strong track record of shaping and capturing defense programs
Demonstrated success leading 0-to-1 program captures and transitioning prototypes into Programs of Record
DoD acquisition pathways, PPBE process, requirements generation, government contracting, and budgeting, especially in the context of moving prototypes into full production
Established network across relevant program offices, program managers, and acquisition related organizations
Ability to translate complex operational needs into actionable product direction and build, adapt, and implement innovative approaches to market
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus
Meaningful equity
Premium medical, dental, and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution
Competitive PTO and company holiday calendar
Catered lunch daily and fully stocked kitchen
EV charging
Responsibilities
Generate and capture new business opportunities.
Lead efforts to identify, pursue, and secure new programs across the Army, Air Force, and Navy unmanned/autonomy portfolios.
Build a deep understanding of the existing and prospective client base, programmatic roadmaps, and the competitive landscape
Engage senior stakeholders. Establish and maintain trusted relationships with acquisition leaders, program managers, operators, and requirements owners across relevant PEO’s and organizations
Grow existing programs. Partner with Scout’s engineering and product teams to expand current work, identify adjacent opportunities, and drive additional value for existing customers
Shape requirements and inform product development.