Aerospace Proposal Lead & Technical Writer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare coverage

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Parental leave

On-site meals

Office in Playa Vista

Stock options

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive business growth by crafting high-quality proposals for US government, commercial, and international government opportunities.

You will manage the proposal lifecycle, translate complex technical concepts, and collaborate with engineering, BD, contracts, and mission management stakeholders. The role requires turning rough drafts into compelling, customer-aligned content under tight deadlines, with emphasis on clear communication and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for US government or other sophisticated aerospace & defense customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, contracts, etc.) under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized.
• Clear communicator whether communication is synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual, written or spoken.
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented; ability to receive and offer constructive feedback that promotes individual and team success.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets (Nice to have).
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance or willing to attain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary author of responses to RFIs, Request for Proposal (RFPs), and other new business opportunities.
• Oversee and quarterback the entire proposal lifecycle, and own final delivery of complete proposals including: technical, cost/price, schedule, and other content.
• Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials for a variety of audiences.
• Create persuasive content that showcases product strengths, capabilities, and solutions to address customer needs.
• Take high-level details as well as rough draft content and convert them into high-impact content for proposals.
• Align your work with established guidelines and quality standards.
• Produce high-caliber work on time, every time.

Skills

Proposal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Editing and proofreading

Deadline management

Active TS clearance

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive business growth by crafting high-quality proposals for US government, commercial, and international government opportunities.

You will manage the proposal lifecycle, translate complex technical concepts, and collaborate with engineering, BD, contracts, and mission management stakeholders. The role requires turning rough drafts into compelling, customer-aligned content under tight deadlines, with emphasis on clear communication and a