Proposal Specialist
Core
Manage the end-to-end preparation and submittal of competitive bids for SpaceX's launch and Starlink services, translating complex customer requirements into compelling technical and nontechnical proposals.
Role type
Proposal Specialist
Builds
Commercial and government proposals for launch and Starlink services
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Proposal writing, project management, technical editing, graphic creation, schedule management, cross-functional collaboration, fact-checking, compliance adherence
Preferred skills
Journalism or technical writing degree, grant writing experience, Microsoft Office proficiency, government proposal knowledge, executive summary development, editorial style mastery
Technologies
Microsoft Office (2016+)
Responsibilities
Read and communicate complex customer requirements, develop and manage proposal schedules, draft proposal outlines, manage section authors and enforce deadlines, gather and draft technical information, create executive summaries and proposal text, resolve open issues regarding text and figures, identify and develop supporting graphics, edit for clarity and grammar, fact-check information, ensure compliance with customer instructions, guide documents through review processes, prepare documents for print and delivery, improve proposal templates and processes, maintain repository of proposal information, support Mission Management and Sales organizations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC