Aerospace Proposal Architect & Technical Writer

Apex; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Premium health care

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Office events

Job summary

Apex is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by compiling high-quality proposals for US Government, Commercial, and International Government. You will collaborate with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management while maintaining templates and content libraries, translating complex technical concepts into persuasive materials.

In a fast-paced setting, you will own the proposal lifecycle, deliver complete responses on tight schedules, and ensure alignment with customer goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for US government or other aerospace & defense customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized.
• Clear communicator in-person or virtual, written or spoken.
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented; able to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets (Nice to have).
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance or willingness to attain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary author of responses to RFIs and RFPs.
• Oversee the full proposal lifecycle and final delivery of complete proposals.
• Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials.
• Create persuasive content showcasing product strengths and solutions.
• Turn high-level details into high-impact proposal content.
• Align work with established guidelines and quality standards.
• Produce high-caliber work on time, every time.

Skills

Proposal writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Strong writing

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Space market knowledge

Top Secret clearance

Job description

Apex is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by compiling high-quality proposals for US Government, Commercial, and International Government. You will collaborate with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management while maintaining templates and content libraries, translating complex technical concepts into persuasive materials.

In a fast-paced setting, you will own the proposal lifecycle, deliver complete responses on tight schedules, and ensure alignment with customer goals.