Apex
aerospace
ProposalSpecialist
“Proposal Specialist at Apex. Skills: Proposal writing, Content creation, Cross-functional collaboration. Serve as primary author of responses to RFIs, RFPs, and new business opportunities. Oversee and quarterback the entire proposal lifecycle”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive Apex’s growth by compiling high-quality and compelling proposals to win contracts; Effectively deliver content that aligns with customer business goals/needs
Industry & Context.
Make decisions independently by weighing many needs and priorities; Transforming complex technical concepts into persuasive proposals
Active TS or TS/SCI clearance (Nice to Have)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for US government or other sophisticated aerospace & defense customers, Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, contracts, etc. ) under tight deadlines, Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized, Clear communicator whether communication is synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual, written or spoken, Solid writing and editing skills, Coachable and team-oriented; ability to receive and offer constructive feedback that promotes individual and team success, organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
Nice to Have
Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets, Active TS or TS/SCI clearance
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary author of responses to RFIs
and new business opportunities
Oversee and quarterback the entire proposal lifecycle
Own final delivery of complete proposals
Translate technical concepts into digestible reading materials
Create persuasive content showcasing product strengths
Convert rough draft content into high-impact content
Align work with established guidelines and quality standards
Produce high-caliber work on time
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management stakeholders; Working with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, contracts, etc.)
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; Clear communicator whether communication is synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual, written or spoken; Solid writing and editing skills
Process & Methodology
Oversee and quarterback the entire proposal lifecycle, Manage multiple concurrent deadlines
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