Junior Analyst – Opportunity Search & Proposal Preparer

Firestorm; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an early-career analyst to drive growth through strategic federal opportunities. In this dynamic role, you'll monitor government portals, analyze solicitations, and contribute to impactful proposals. This position offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in federal business development while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will shape the future of defense procurement. If you're eager to learn and make a difference, this opportunity is your launchpad for a rewarding career.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Opportunities for Career Growth

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in proposal coordination or federal contracting.
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government acquisition norms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor government contracting portals and triage opportunities.
• Develop compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and early-stage drafts.

Skills

Proposal Coordination

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Collaboration Tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Tools

SAM.gov

Tracking Systems

Job description

Location: Remote (occasional travel)

Clearance Required: U.S. Citizenship

What We’re Building

At Firestorm, we’re democratizing deterrence. By combining Silicon Valley agility with tactical mission focus, we build autonomous aerial systems that shift the cost curve and empower allies to win in contested environments. If you’re looking to build your career at the cutting edge of defense tech and contribute to real-world impact, this is the place.

About The Role

We’re looking for an early-career analyst to help fuel Firestorm’s growth through smart, strategic pursuit of federal opportunities. You’ll monitor government portals, identify mission-aligned contracts, and help shape high-impact proposals. This role is perfect for someone eager to break into federal business development, learn the ropes of proposal strategy, and grow in a fast-moving startup.

A Day in the Life...

Morning – You scan SAM.gov and other sources, identifying a promising SBIR solicitation. You flag it in the tracker and do a quick relevance assessment.

Midday – You pull key requirements, build a draft compliance matrix, and present the opportunity to the portfolio lead. You outline estimated level of effort and suggest teammates to loop in.

Evening – You advance the proposal shell to 50%: outline, compliance checklist, key forms prepped. You tag technical leads for input and update the tracker with KPIs.

Your Mission

• Monitor government contracting portals and triage opportunities
• Perform first-pass relevance reviews and prepare KPI reports
• Conduct detailed solicitation analysis and prepare go/no-go briefs
• Develop compliance matrices, proposal outlines, and early-stage drafts
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather required inputs
• Support document management and on-time submissions
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field
• 0–5 years of experience in proposal coordination or federal contracting
• Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and government acquisition norms
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and inputs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and collaboration tools
• U.S. Citizen; eligible for roles requiring clearance
  
  

Bonus If You Bring

• Internship or experience in federal proposal development
• Familiarity with Shipley-based proposal frameworks
• Exposure to cost analysis or pricing inputs
• Experience using SAM.gov and tracking systems
  
  

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Firestorm is committed to hiring and retaining a world-class workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our culture at Firestorm fosters collaboration, respect, and trust to empower passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Why Firestorm

This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad. At Firestorm, you won’t just monitor opportunities—you’ll help create them. You’ll be part of a team building the future of defense procurement from the inside, one proposal at a time. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and learn fast, this is your spot.

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