Proposal Writer at Space Kinetic developing high-quality proposals for government and commercial clients. Leading end-to-end proposal development and collaborating with technical teams for effective communication.
Responsibilities
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
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