Government Proposals & Communications Lead

Seagate Space Corporation; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seagate Space is seeking a strong writer who can understand what we are building, explain why it matters, and help turn customer interest into business. You will work directly with leadership to develop proposals and tell Seagate Space’s story.

This role connects engineering and operations with business development and marketing, translating complex information into clear materials for commercial and government opportunities, with ownership and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• At least five years in technical writing, proposals, business communications, or a related role with strong writing samples.
• Ability to learn technical subjects, interview subject matter experts, and translate complex information into readable content.
• Strong editing, research, organization, and document production skills; manage several deadlines with limited direction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, plus familiarity with customer relationship management.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit proposals, white papers, RFIs, capability statements, presentations, and executive summaries for commercial and government opportunities.
• Explain platform capabilities, mission concepts, interfaces, and customer benefits clearly to diverse audiences.
• Manage writing schedules, response outlines, submission requirements, reviews, and version control; bring documents forward for approval on time.
• Maintain reusable, approved content and support the development of platform user guides and customer documentation as priorities require.
• Research customers, partners, funding opportunities, and relevant solicitations; summarize mission fit, requirements, deadlines, and next steps for leadership.
• Prepare customer briefings, meeting materials, follow-up drafts, and tailored presentations that connect Seagate Space’s capabilities to customer needs.
• Keep opportunity records, customer actions, and pursuit milestones current; coordinate inputs from leadership, engineering, operations, and partners.
• Create and maintain website copy, social posts, company announcements, newsletters, case studies, and event materials using approved information.
• Build a practical content calendar around customer milestones, platform development, demonstrations, and industry events; capture stories with the team.
• Maintain consistent messaging and presentation quality across customer, and public materials; track engagement and relevant inquiries.
• Coordinate technical and leadership review before release and handle confidential customer and company information carefully.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interview SMEs

Research

Deadline management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

CRM software

Job description

Seagate Space is seeking a strong writer who can understand what we are building, explain why it matters, and help turn customer interest into business. You will work directly with leadership to develop proposals and tell Seagate Space’s story.

This role connects engineering and operations with business development and marketing, translating complex information into clear materials for commercial and government opportunities, with ownership and timely delivery.