Proposal Writer at True Anomaly

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR MISSION</u></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message">True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><u>OUR VALUES</u></p> <ul> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>Be the offset.</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span>We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>What would it take?</strong>&nbsp;We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.</li> <li class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message"><strong>It’s the people.</strong>&nbsp;Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.</li> </ul></div><p><strong><u>YOUR MISSION</u></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>As part of the Proposal team, you will join a team that sits at the heart of True Anomaly’s growth and revenue generation and be a critical driver of True Anomaly’s growth. As a member of a fast growing start-up, you will wear many hats and be expected to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for working closely with account leads on the business development team, and technical teams, to develop and write new content that can serve a multitude of use cases through the acquisition lifecycle, from early-stage capture and sales enablement activities to advanced proposal (RFx) artifacts. You must be able to translate technical jargon into a customer’s language, and deliver artifacts regularly at the highest quality, ensuring continued wins for the business. As a detail-oriented, effective communicator, and creative writer, you turn complex technical concepts into persuasive RFx, white papers, other collateral. By understanding customer requirements, you will effectively deliver content that aligns with a customer’s unique needs. You will write technical and non-technical explanations of our product offerings and deliver compelling proposals to win new business. We are looking for mission-driven teammates who can jump into any writing project with enthusiasm and produce qualitative outputs within tight deadlines.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as a primary author of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), and other capture opportunities</li> <li>Collaborate with internal teams to match our proposal language that will resonate with customers</li> <li>Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials for a variety of audiences</li> <li>Create persuasive content that showcases our products’ strengths, capabilities, and solutions to address customer needs</li> <li>Take high-level details and raw inputs from colleagues and convert it into high-impact content for proposals</li> <li>Build templates and content from scratch that is easily modifiable across a variety of proposals and request for content</li> <li>Build content repository for repeatable assets to drive proposal efficiency</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>5+ years’ experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U.S. Government contracts</li> <li>Experience with conveying technical concepts through concise and compelling written communication</li> <li>Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team on a joint output, across departments / agencies / roles, and writing content that requires input from multiple stakeholders</li> <li>Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).</li> <li>Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, proactively learn with minimal instruction, and think creatively to produce artifacts</li> <li>Passion for writing.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Active TS or TS/SCI clearance preferred, SAP experience a bonus</li> <li>Preference for Engineering and other STEM-Bachelor’s degrees. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Start-up experience and/or previous experience with a major U.S. Defense Contractor (space sector ideal)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area (DMV metro) who can work flexibly and come to our local office (Arlington, VA) regularly.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong>: $110-150k pending experience and desire to work hard</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.</p> <p>True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>