About the role

  • 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
  • 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

Job title

Proposal Writer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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