Aerospace Proposal Writer - Drive Growth (Equity)

Apex-Technology; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage

PTO 15–20 days + holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Office in Playa Vista

Job summary

Apex Technology is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by crafting compelling proposals across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets. You will manage templates and content libraries, transform complex technical concepts into persuasive materials, and coordinate with engineering, BD, and contracts under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of aerospace proposal experience, strong writing/editing skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions

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.
• Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized.
• Clear communicator in various formats (in-person, virtual, written or spoken).
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented; receptive to feedback.
• Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets (nice to have).
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance or willingness to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary author of responses to RFIs, RFPs, and other new business opportunities.
• Oversee the entire proposal lifecycle and own final delivery of complete proposals (technical, cost/price, schedule).
• Translate technical concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Create persuasive content highlighting product strengths and solutions.
• Convert high-level details and rough drafts into high-impact proposal content.
• Ensure work aligns with guidelines and quality standards.
• Produce high-caliber work on time, every time.

Skills

Proposal writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Clear communication

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Spacecraft experience

Security clearance

Job description

Apex Technology is seeking a Proposal Specialist to drive growth by crafting compelling proposals across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets. You will manage templates and content libraries, transform complex technical concepts into persuasive materials, and coordinate with engineering, BD, and contracts under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of aerospace proposal experience, strong writing/editing skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions