Why This Role Stands Out
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape compelling technical narratives for a leading defense technology company, honing your writing and research skills. You'll thrive here if you are a detail-oriented communicator eager to contribute to impactful proposals and strategic documents within a collaborative environment. Apply now to join Kratos Defense and elevate your career!
Quick Overview
Job Description
Proposal/Technical Writer | Glen Burnie, MD, United States | On-site
This employer is a respected leader in the defense industry, seeking a skilled Proposal/Technical Writer to contribute to their dynamic business development efforts. The role involves crafting compelling narratives that articulate technical and management capabilities for critical government contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that plays a vital role in securing significant program wins.
The Role
- Draft engaging proposal content, past performance narratives, technical white papers, and case studies.
- Research and interview subject matter experts to develop accurate and insightful technical content.
- Contribute to the creation and maintenance of professional document templates aligned with branding guidelines.
- Edit and proofread various documents, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with proposal requirements.
- Participate across all phases of the proposal lifecycle, from strategy planning to production.
- Interpret RFIs and RFPs to develop compliant, client-focused responses that highlight business value.
What You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree, with a preference for Engineering combined with English, Journalism, or Technical Writing.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally with Federal/DoD contracting.
- Proven ability to write and win Federal proposals.
- Exceptional skill in translating complex technical topics into clear, compelling content.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), including template creation and advanced features.
- US citizenship with eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-impact defense proposals.
- Collaboration with technical and non-technical teams across the organization.
- A role that requires critical thinking and a proactive, self-starting approach.
- Potential to work outside normal business hours to meet critical deadlines.
Apply via Haystack today!
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