Senior Proposal Writer: Shape Sustainable Mobility & Policy

Veo; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Equity (stock options)

Job summary

Veo is seeking a Proposal Writer to lead content development for city and university RFPs and permit applications from our Santa Monica HQ. You will synthesize information from Policy & Partnerships, Product, Finance, Operations, and Engineering into persuasive narratives that support market-entry priorities.

The role suits an experienced writer or content strategist with storytelling talent and a background in competitive sales or marketing. A passion for sustainable transportation is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in proposal development, permit or grant writing, content creation, editing, or related fields such as sales/marketing, journalism, or report/technical writing.
• Exceptional writing, editing, verbal communication, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style for diverse audiences—including public agencies, universities, and business stakeholders—and translate complex technical information into persuasive and accessible content.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to producing error‑free, high‑quality work under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, regulations, or urban planning is an advantage but not required.
• Proficiency in content strategy development, aligning messaging with brand goals and audience needs.
• Graphic design experience and/or familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite/InDesign is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree expected; a Master’s degree in a related subject may substitute for two years of work experience.
• A passion for sustainable transportation, biking, and scooters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and submission of proposals for RFP and permit applications that are compliant, professionally produced, and delivered on time.
• Analyze RFQ/RFP/permit documents and supplementary content to tailor our offerings to local contexts.
• Write high-quality, creative, and responsive content for proposals.
• Coordinate and review/edit proposal input from a variety of stakeholders across departments.
• Track proposal success rates, analyze feedback, and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with the Design team to produce visuals and graphics that enhance communication.
• Analyze trends and city policy priorities to tailor Veo’s product offering to priority markets.

Skills

Proposal development

Editing

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Content strategy

Public sector procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Veo is seeking a Proposal Writer to lead content development for city and university RFPs and permit applications from our Santa Monica HQ. You will synthesize information from Policy & Partnerships, Product, Finance, Operations, and Engineering into persuasive narratives that support market-entry priorities.

The role suits an experienced writer or content strategist with storytelling talent and a background in competitive sales or marketing. A passion for sustainable transportation is a plus.