Proposal Writer
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Spacekinetic · El Segundo, CAPrepare for this interview
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About the role
Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy.
Responsibilities
- This is a full-time position that can either be worked onsite at the El Segundo office or remote.
- 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.
- What It Takes:
- 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
- What We'd Love:
- Previous work on Large-scale IDIQ, BAA, FOA, or SBIR Phase II/III proposals.
- Understanding of classified program workflows
- Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- Experience creating visual storytelling assets, such as graphics, infographics, or data visualizations.
- Where You'll Be:
- The position can be onsite in El Segundo, CA or worked remotely.
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