Proposal Writer

About the role

About Our Client: The organization is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on urgent national security priorities. It develops asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense using a proprietary electromechanical deployment system that enables rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without thrusters. Currently assembling a TRL-5 prototype, the organization aims to provide the United States with new tools for securing the space domain and advancing the emerging space economy.

About the Opportunity: The Proposal Writer plays a critical role in securing partnerships, contracts, and funding by leading the development of high-quality proposals for government agencies, commercial customers, and strategic partners. This role translates complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and compliant narratives, bridging strategy, engineering, and business development to shape market understanding and adoption of the technology. The position can be based onsite in El Segundo, CA, or worked remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development, including opportunity analysis, outline creation, and final submission for government and commercial customers.
• Craft persuasive and technically accurate content communicating mission, capabilities, solutions, and value proposition.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and strategy teams to create polished narratives, graphics, and proposal components.
• Ensure compliance with RFP/RFI/BAA requirements regarding format, structure, evaluation criteria, and submission.
• Manage proposal timelines, content collection, technical and color-team reviews, and final production.
• Develop reusable proposal assets such as boilerplate text, past performance summaries, capability statements, and graphics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similar fields.
• Strong knowledge of government procurement processes including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial contracting.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information into clear and engaging content.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Familiarity with proposal tools and templates.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities.
• Eligibility to hold a US TS/SCI Clearance.

Pay

Pay range: $90,000—$125,000 USD annually.

Benefits

• Equity-based compensation.
• Highly competitive paid time off and holiday calendar.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Unique performance-based bonus structure.