Proposal Writer

Space Kinetic Corp.

Proposal Writer at Space Kinetic developing high-quality proposals for government agencies and commercial customers. Leading proposal development efforts for national security space operations and missile defense projects.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end proposal development, from opportunity analysis and outline creation to final submission for government 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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Equity-Based Compensation
Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure

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Hard Skills & Tools

proposal writingtechnical writingcontent developmentgovernment contractingcompliance matricescolor reviewsproject managementnarrative developmenttechnical reviewsaerospace

Soft Skills

writingeditingorganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationsynthesis of informationadaptabilitytime managementattention to detailpersuasion

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeUS TS/SCI Clearance