
Proposal Writer
Space Kinetic Corp.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: El Segundo • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead end-to-end proposal development, from opportunity analysis and outline creation to final submission for government (e.g., DoD, SBIR, NASA) and commercial customers.
- Craft persuasive, technically accurate content that clearly communicates our mission, capabilities, solutions, and value proposition.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams to translate technical inputs into polished narratives, graphics, and structured proposal components.
- Ensure full compliance with RFP/RFI/BAA requirements, including format, structure, evaluation criteria, and submission protocols.
- Manage proposal timelines and workflows, including content collection, technical reviews, color-team reviews, and final production.
- Develop reusable proposal assets, including boilerplate text, past performance summaries, capability statements, and standard graphics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting—preferably in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similar industries.
- Strong understanding of government procurement processes, including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial contracting pathways.
- Ability to synthesize complex, highly technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content.
- Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
- Experience with proposal tools and templates (e.g., color reviews, compliance matrices, proposal outlines).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
- Eligible to hold a US TS/SCI Clearance
Benefits
- Equity ownership– meaningful stake in a high-growth startup, so you share directly in the company’s success
- Unlimited PTO – take the time you need to recharge and stay at your best
- Paid holidays + company-wide winter break (business permitting)
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage company pays 100% of employee premiums for our base medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 75% for dependents
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options so you can choose the coverage that best fits you and your family
- Performance-based bonuses tied to impact and results
- Rapid growth opportunities strong performers quickly expand responsibility, scope, and compensation
- Commuter benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingtechnical writingcontent developmentcompliance analysisproject managementnarrative craftinggraphic designtechnical reviewRFP compliancegovernment contracting
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillseditingsynthesis of informationadaptabilitypersuasionattention to detailtime managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeUS TS/SCI Clearance