Proposal Writer, Sr

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Proposal Writer, Sr will apply proven writing and communications skills to support the development of compelling narratives through drafting, messaging, and quality improvement across a range of proposal deliverables and special projects. They will apply strong writing and interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach, and a positive attitude under tight timelines to help capture teams translate and message complex ideas, leveraging a growing understanding of federal proposal development. As appropriate, they may apply their skills in strategic messaging for non-proposal deliverables (e.g., newsletters, presentations). The Proposal Writer, Sr will join the expanding Proposal Writing team in LM Space’s Capture Excellence, collaborating with experienced proposal writers and cross-functional team members. If you are a strong writer eager to contribute to proposals and government-facing content, thrive under deadline pressure, and are excited to grow your skills, we’d love to hear from you. We highly encourage candidates to submit a cover letter highlighting how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications. Candidates are expected to work onsite at one of the locations listed, with a strong preference for Denver, Colorado.

Requirements

3+ years of professional writing experience, with at least some exposure to and understanding of federal proposals and development.
Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality written work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills with close attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Ability to quickly absorb complex technical and programmatic information and translate it into clear, accessible narratives adapted for different audiences.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
US Citizen with current TS/SCI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Familiarity with/exposure to the federal proposal acquisition process, FAR/DFARS, or Lockheed Martin’s capture and proposal development process.
Direct experience supporting proposals preferred (e.g., as proposal manager, section author, etc.).
Formal writing training or coursework.
Experience using generative AI tools to accelerate content creation.

Responsibilities

Draft and contribute to assigned sections or volumes for RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitation responses.
Support narrative development by synthesizing inputs from technical and capture teams into clear, customer-focused content.
Collaborate with Proposal Managers and other team members to meet proposal milestones and provide seamless, high-quality proposal support.
Take on progressively complex writing assignments with the support of senior writers, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth and a willingness to develop proposal craft through feedback, training, and hands-on experience.
Support non-proposal strategic messaging requests as requested (e.g., newsletters, presentations).