Aerospace Proposals Lead | Technical Writer

Content Creators; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,

PTO + holidays

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Catered lunch

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist in the Los Angeles area to drive growth by crafting high-quality proposals for US Government, Commercial, and International Government opportunities.

You will manage the proposal lifecycle, collaborate with BD, Product, and Mission Management, and transform complex technical concepts into persuasive content for diverse audiences. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver under tight

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 synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual.
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented; ability to receive and offer 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 willing to attain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary author of responses to RFIs, 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

Editing

Content creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. is seeking a Proposal Specialist in the Los Angeles area to drive growth by crafting high-quality proposals for US Government, Commercial, and International Government opportunities.

You will manage the proposal lifecycle, collaborate with BD, Product, and Mission Management, and transform complex technical concepts into persuasive content for diverse audiences. The role emphasizes independent decision-making, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver under tight