Senior Proposal Writer
Company: Firefly Aerospace
Location: Sterling
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
ABOUT FIREFLY SPACE TRANSPORT SERVICES (STS)
At Firefly Space Transport Services (STS) LLC., a subsidiary of
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. we are focused on delivering end-to-end
space transportation solutions for the Federal Government,
including the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and for
Civil Space, along with all commercial customers. Firefly is
committed to providing economical and convenient access to space
for payloads through the design, manufacture, and operation of
reliable launch vehicles, in-space systems and landers. To get
there, we are looking for incredibly passionate, bright, and
determined people to join our team!
SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team! The successful
candidate for this role is a dynamic self-starter able to lead,
coordinate and write proposals that win new contracts and expand
our market share. This is an opportunity for someone to make a
difference by building the future of a leading space transportation
company aimed at launching, in-space vehicles and landers that will
provide the full spectrum for federal and commercial customers. We
are looking for someone who embodies the excitement and dedication
to be part of a winning proposal team to revolutionize this new
market.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support priority bid opportunities for new business pursuits
* Work as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate the
chosen solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, win
themes, and discriminators.
* Apply interviewing skills to gather required information from
internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
* Write executive summaries and pursuit materials that articulate
Fireflys strategic messaging in a compelling and persuasive
manner.
* Help craft a story that highlights the companys strengths and
capabilities
* Develop process improvements to help improve proposal
quality.
* Capture, shape, and synthesize information to reflect a cohesive
message, written in one voice
* Collaborate with the Firefly Proposal team to build creative and
innovative material for the proposal content library
* Coordinate with the proposal manager on the creation of text in
response to gap analysis for compliance
* Translate highly technical information and into clear, impactful,
and grammatically correct content
* Coordinate with the graphics specialist to assure that the text
and graphics are in concert
* Formatting and copyediting of proposal volumes per corporate and
customer guidelines and industry best practices
* Create and manage proposal templates for different customer
proposals
* Develops formats and guidelines to ensure the proposal reflects
organizational quality and corporate branding.
* Devises and maintains proposal style sheets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* 8 + years total professional experience, 5+ years of experience
working as a proposal writer responding to Federal Government
solicitations
* Exemplary written and oral communication skills, with an expert
eye for tracking details
* Strong executive presence
* Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
with the ability to work well under deadlines
* Ability to multitask and support multiple proposal teams
simultaneously
* Outstanding work ethic and commitment to excellence
* Advanced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Zoom and
SharePoint.
Desired:
* Active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS SCI, if
required
* Experience modifying and making recommendations for graphics that
highlight the written technical information. Experience with Adobe
is a plus
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.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and
qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race,
color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status,
disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally
protected status.
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