SpaceX
ProposalSpecialist
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“Proposal Specialist at SpaceX. Skills: Proposal development, Technical writing, Editing. Manage proposal preparation and submittal. Prepare proposals describing features and benefits”
What You'll Achieve.
Produce compelling proposals; Ensure error-free final product
Industry & Context.
Resolve open issues; Resolve questions
Work extended hours, Work weekends, Onsite work required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, 5+ years professional experience publishing/editing
Nice to Have
Degree in journalism, Degree in English, Degree in Technical Writing, Degree in Professional Writing, Experience with proposal writing, Experience with grant writing, Experience preparing documents in Microsoft Office (2016+), Ability to help implement proposal strategies, Knowledge of government proposals, Knowledge of commercial proposals, Experience writing captions, Experience writing headlines, Grasp of language nuance and tone, Proven ability to work under pressure, Demonstrated record of successful projects, Demonstrated leadership skills, Demonstrated influence skills, Demonstrated collaboration skills, Demonstrated organizational skills, Demonstrated attention to detail, Basic knowledge of SpaceX mission, Basic knowledge of SpaceX business model, Basic knowledge of SpaceX competition
What You'll Do.
Manage proposal preparation and submittal
Prepare proposals describing features and benefits
Manage authors preparing text
Write nontechnical text
Create visually persuasive graphics
Ensure timely delivery of final product
Read customer requirements
Understand customer requirements
Communicate customer requirements
Develop proposal schedules
Manage proposal schedules
Draft proposal outlines
Manage section authors
Set deadlines for authors
Enforce deadlines for authors
Set expectations for authors
Enforce expectations for authors
Gather technical information
Draft technical information
Develop creative arguments
Develop talking points
Write compelling executive summaries
Write compelling proposal text
Resolve questions about text
Resolve questions about figures
Resolve questions about tables
Identify supporting graphics
Develop supporting graphics
Rewrite for readability
Fact-check information
Flag technical errors
Ensure document format conformity
Ensure editorial style conformity
Ensure proposal compliance with instructions
Guide documents through review
Guide documents through approval
Prepare documents for print
Produce required copies
Arrange document delivery
Develop deliverable templates
Improve deliverable templates
Improve proposal process
Streamline proposal process
Maintain repository of proposal information
Support Mission Management
Support other SpaceX organizations
Provide editing support
Provide writing support
Provide publication support
Provide communication support
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Manage authors across teams; Work with technical staff; Work with business staff
Communication Scope
Executive summaries; Proposal text; Publication
Process & Methodology
Schedule management, Deadline enforcement, Project completion
Full Job Description
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. PROPOSAL SPECIALIST From release of a customer’s requirements through award of a contract, SpaceX proposal specialists manage the preparation and submittal of SpaceX’s bids for competitive business opportunities, including launch and Starlink services. In this role, you’ll prepare proposals that describe the features and benefits of SpaceX’s constantly evolving technology and services. You’ll manage authors from across our technical and business teams as they prepare text addressing specific customer needs. You’ll edit, rewrite, and write technical and nontechnical text as necessary to prepare the most compelling possible proposals. You’ll also be responsible for the creation of clear, visually persuasive graphics and for the timely delivery of a clean, error-free final product. The position requires the energy, initiative, flexibility, and dependability to produce documents that reflect SpaceX’s commitment to the rapid and reliable advancement of human spaceflight. RESPONSIBILITIES: Read, understand, and communicate the highly complex requirements of new customer opportunities Develop and manage proposal schedules Draft proposal outlines Manage section authors from across the company, setting and enforcing deadlines and expectations Work with technical staff to gather and draft technical information for commercial and government proposals Help develop creative arguments and talking points into compelling executive summaries and proposal text tailored for each opportunity Work with technical and business staff to resolve open issues and questions about proposal text, figures, and tables Help identify and develop supporting graphics Edit and rewrite as necessary for clarity, logic, and reada
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