Senior Proposal Lead - Complex Bids (Onsite)

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Medical, vision and dental coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to manage the end-to-end preparation and submission of bids for government and commercial opportunities. You will guide cross-functional teams, edit and rewrite technical and nontechnical text, and craft compelling executive summaries and visuals to win proposals.

The role demands energy, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, with onsite work requirements and a strong emphasis on accuracy, formatting, and adherence to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience publishing and/or editing documents.
• Experience with proposal or grant writing.
• Experience preparing documents for publication in Microsoft Office (2016 or newer).

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and communicate complex customer requirements.
• Develop and manage proposal schedules.
• Draft proposal outlines and supervise section authors.
• Edit for clarity, accuracy, and editorial style.
• Prepare documents for print and delivery.

Skills

Editing

Proposal writing

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, Technical Writing, or Professional Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office (2016+)

Job description

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist to manage the end-to-end preparation and submission of bids for government and commercial opportunities. You will guide cross-functional teams, edit and rewrite technical and nontechnical text, and craft compelling executive summaries and visuals to win proposals.

The role demands energy, initiative, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, with onsite work requirements and a strong emphasis on accuracy, formatting, and adherence to