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Lead the development of strategic proposal content, win themes, and narratives to support growth in national security and commercial space markets. Collaborate with technical experts and leadership to translate complex spacecraft solutions into persuasive, customer-focused proposals.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience developing winning federal proposal content, specifically for DoD or civil space pursuits. Must possess strong storytelling skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for government customers.
Full job description
Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Technical Writer to develop compelling proposal content that supports Quantum Space's growth across national security, civil, and commercial space markets. In this role, you will lead proposal messaging, content strategy, narrative development, and win theme creation while collaborating closely with capture managers, engineers, program managers, subject matter experts, and executive leadership teams.
You will play a critical role in helping Quantum Space win highly competitive opportunities by translating complex technical solutions into persuasive, customer-focused proposal content. This position is ideal for a skilled communicator who combines strong proposal development expertise with the ability to understand technical concepts, extract key insights from experts, and craft compelling narratives that clearly communicate customer value and mission impact.
Where You’ll Make an Impact
Develop and refine proposal win themes, discriminators, and strategic messaging
Lead proposal content strategy and narrative development activities across strategic pursuits
Create proposal outlines, storyboards, and content plans aligned with customer requirements and evaluation criteria
Conduct interviews with engineers, program managers, executives, and subject matter experts to gather technical and programmatic information
Transform complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive, and customer-focused proposal content
Ensure proposal content is compliant, compelling, and aligned with customer priorities and evaluation factors
Collaborate closely with capture managers and business development leaders to align messaging with overall pursuit strategies
Support proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from color teams, executives, and technical contributors
Coach and mentor proposal writers and contributors to improve content quality, consistency, and effectiveness
Maintain proposal content libraries, messaging frameworks, templates, and best practices
Support multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a fast-paced environment
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen proposal development processes and win probability
What It Takes
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field
8+ years of experience developing winning federal proposal content
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into persuasive proposal messaging
Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Civil Space, or related government pursuits
Strong interviewing, writing, editing, and storytelling skills
Experience developing proposal win themes, executive summaries, and strategic messaging
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment
Nice-to-Have Experience
Experience supporting pursuits with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
Familiarity with spacecraft development, satellite operations, launch systems, mission integration, or related aerospace programs
APMP Certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional)
Experience supporting proposals valued at $50M to $500M+
Experience within aerospace, defense, intelligence, or advanced technology organizations
Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and competitive proposal environments
Experience developing proposal content strategies for highly technical solutions and mission-focused programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and proposal development tools
What You’ll Get
Ownership – Shape the proposal narratives and messaging strategies that directly influence Quantum Space’s growth and mission success
Innovation – Help communicate breakthrough aerospace and defense technologies enabling next-generation space operations
Impact – Play a critical role in winning strategic opportunities that support national security, civil, and commercial space missions
Growth – Join a collaborative team operating at the intersection of business development, strategy, engineering, and space technology
Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing
Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA
Base Salary:$125,000 – $175,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.
Additional Requirements
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.
Related keywords
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Delivering the Freedom to Maneuver in space—building a fleet of maneuver-first spacecraft to ensure space superiority
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Rockville, Maryland
LinkedIn followers
19,451
Total funding
$73M
Quantum Space is developing Ranger—a maneuver-first, mission-configurable spacecraft designed to support and meet the demands of modern space operations. With patented propulsion, extended on-orbit endurance, and modular flexibility, Ranger is being built to outmaneuver legacy satellites and operate dynamically across mission sets. From deploying interceptors to refueling allied assets, Ranger enables persistent presence, rapid repositioning, and longer mission life—across any orbit. The result is a dramatic increase in survivability, responsiveness, and ROI for both national security and commercial customers.
Offices: 801 Thompson Ave, Rockville, Maryland 20852, US
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