Aerospace Proposal Writer & Bid Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Company-paid health, dental, vision

PTO 15–20 days + holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Stock options

Job summary

Apex seeks a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by producing high-quality proposals across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets. You will manage templates and content libraries, translating complex technical concepts into persuasive documents for diverse audiences.

The role requires independent decision-making, strict deadlines, and collaboration with BD, Product, and Mission Management teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for US government or aerospace & defense customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams under tight deadlines.
• Clear communicator in various formats and settings.
• Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented; able to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Direct experience in spacecraft or adjacent markets is a plus.
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance or willingness to attain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Author responses to RFIs and RFPs and other new business opportunities.
• Oversee the entire proposal lifecycle and deliver complete proposals (technical, cost/price, schedule).
• Translate complex technical concepts into digestible materials for diverse audiences.
• Create persuasive content showcasing product strengths and solutions.
• Convert high-level details into high-impact proposal content.
• Align work with guidelines and quality standards.
• Deliver high-quality work on time.

Skills

Proposal writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Editing

Communication

Security clearance

Job description

Apex seeks a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by producing high-quality proposals across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets. You will manage templates and content libraries, translating complex technical concepts into persuasive documents for diverse audiences.

The role requires independent decision-making, strict deadlines, and collaboration with BD, Product, and Mission Management teams.