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An innovative company is seeking a Junior Analyst to support federal business development. This role involves monitoring government contracting portals, conducting solicitation analysis, and preparing high-impact proposals. Join a dynamic team where you can contribute to the future of defense procurement and make a real-world impact. If you have a passion for strategic proposal development and a desire to grow in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the challenge and help shape the future of defense technology.
Junior Analyst – Opportunity Search & Proposal Preparer
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
Who You Are
Bonus If You Bring
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.