Technical Proposal Writer

InnoForge; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

InnoForge in Los Angeles is seeking a Technical Proposal Writer to own and deliver technical proposals for government contracts, translating complex engineering into compliant, compelling submissions.

You will collaborate with engineering and commercial teams, manage schedules, and develop reusable content while navigating FAR/DFARS and various procurement vehicles.

This hands-on role offers ownership and influence in a fast-moving, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in technical proposal writing within aerospace, defence or advanced technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write technical, management and past performance proposals for US government and defence customers.
• Lead responses across RFPs, RFIs, OTAs, BAAs, CSOs and SBIR opportunities.
• Analyse solicitation requirements, develop compliance matrices and ensure submissions meet relevant FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Work directly with engineering, business development and leadership teams to gather technical information.
• Manage proposal schedules, reviews and submissions across multiple opportunities.
• Develop reusable content, templates and processes to improve proposal efficiency.

Skills

Technical proposal writing

Aerospace/defence knowledge

US government contracts

FAR/DFARS knowledge

RFPs/OTAs/BAAs/SBIRs

Technical communication

Proposal management

Job description

InnoForge is partnering with a growing, venture-backed technology business operating within the US aerospace and defence sector.

The company is developing advanced technology for government and commercial applications and is looking for a Technical Proposal Writer to support its continued growth and expanding pipeline of government contracts.

This is a hands-on position offering the opportunity to take ownership of technical proposals, working closely with engineering and commercial teams to translate complex technologies into compelling, compliant submissions.

Unlike a traditional corporate proposal environment, you'll have genuine responsibility, direct access to technical stakeholders and the opportunity to help shape the proposal function as the business grows.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and write technical, management and past performance proposals for US government and defence customers.
• Lead responses across RFPs, RFIs, OTAs, BAAs, CSOs and SBIR opportunities.
• Analyse solicitation requirements, develop compliance matrices and ensure submissions meet relevant FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Work directly with engineering, business development and leadership teams to gather technical information.
• Manage proposal schedules, reviews and submissions across multiple opportunities.
• Develop reusable content, templates and processes to improve proposal efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years' experience in technical proposal writing within aerospace, defence or advanced technology.
• Experience supporting US government customers, ideally across DoD, NASA or other federal agencies.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes and FAR/DFARS requirements.
• Experience with different acquisition vehicles, including RFPs, OTAs, BAAs and SBIRs.
• Ability to understand complex engineering concepts and communicate them clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience independently managing proposals from initial requirements through to submission.
• Comfortable working in a smaller, fast-moving organisation where you can take ownership.

This is an opportunity to join a growing technology company working on challenging engineering programmes with real-world applications.

You'll have the freedom to take ownership of proposals, work directly with technical teams and play an important part in securing new business as the company scales.

For someone who enjoys the technical side of proposal writing but wants more autonomy and influence than a traditional proposal team can offer, this could be an excellent next step.