Proposal SpecialistDepartment Product ManagementEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Redondo Beach Compensation 85000 - 105000 yearDescriptionAs a Proposal Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring Impulse produces high-quality proposals and other written materials for submission to competitive business opportunities. While writing proposals is a key element of the role this role also involves interfacing with a wide range of teams across the company including Engineering Finance Legal Mission Management and Business Development. You will work alongside other members of the Business Development team to evaluate opportunities formulate solutions and communicate proposal strategies to the rest of the company. This is a technical role that involves reading understanding and summarizing technical requirements documents as part of the proposal process.ResponsibilitiesAct as a primary contributor to writing technical proposals and other externally facing documents used to pursue opportunitiesMaintain a clear technical understanding of the solutions Impulse has to offerRead understand and summarize the complex requirements of new customer opportunitiesCollect inputs from technical experts within the company to support writing effortsHelp develop supporting graphics and materials for proposalsEdit proposals for clarity accuracy and readabilityEnsure proposals are compliant with submission rulesHelp maintain repository of frequently used proposal informationWhen possible assist other teams with writing editing and communication needsMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree2 years of experience in a similar roleProficiency with planning and managing schedulesPreferred Skills and ExperienceAbility to communicate technical material clearly and professionallyDegree in a technical field or a degree in journalism English technical writing or professional writingExperience with writing government proposals or grantsTechnical knowledge related to the Aerospace IndustryStrong grasp of the English language including nuance and toneDemonstrated ability to manage large writing projectsExperience writing academic papers or technical white papersAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.