Government Partnership Lead

The role

The Government Partnership Lead will drive strategic engagement with U.S. Government stakeholders. This person will shape requirements, secure partnerships, and expand presence across SDA-relevant government programs.

What you will do

• Cultivate and manage trusted relationships with key stakeholders across the DoD, Intelligence Community, Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency, DARPA, AFRL, NASA, and congressional offices.
• Act as the primary interface between Scout’s executive leadership and government partners.
• Lead capture and proposal development efforts across national security space programs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal Product, BD, and Engineering teams.
• Track and influence federal space policy, legislation, and budget cycles.
• Represent Scout at classified and unclassified government forums, industry working groups, and conferences.
• Support contract negotiations, SBIR/STTR submissions, STRATFI/TACFI pathways, and Other Transaction (OT/OTA) efforts.

Required qualifications

• Active or inactive Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance is required.
• 5+ years of experience in defense, intelligence, or government partnerships.
• Established network within the IC, DoD, and/or civil space agencies.
• Understanding of space domain awareness, orbital operations, and national security space architectures.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and strategic planning skills.
• Eligible to hold a security clearance.

Nice to have

• Direct experience working with or within IC agencies such as NRO, NGA, DIA, or associated mission support offices.
• Familiarity with acquisition programs such as SBIR/STTR, STRATFI/TACFI, and OT/OTA contracts.
• Experience at a high-growth, dual-use space or defense technology company.

Benefits

• Open Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care FSA
• Wellness Stipend
• Work From Home Stipend
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability plans
• Commuter Benefit
• Education Reimbursement

Before you apply

• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, a protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorization from the US Department of State.
• Job offer is contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

About the company

Scout Space is building a new way to see and operate in space with a new paradigm of data. They are a rapidly-growing team deploying real solutions to orbit over the next 2 years.