Proposal Writer (Top Secret Clearance)

Apex Technology, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Apex is seeking a Proposal Specialist (Proposal Writer) to support business growth by developing high-quality, compelling proposals. The role collaborates with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management stakeholders and supports opportunities across U.S. Government, commercial, and international government markets. The writer maintains Apex’s productized proposal templates and content library and turns complex technical concepts into persuasive proposals, white papers, presentations, and other materials aligned with customer requirements and business goals. This is a fast-paced role requiring independent prioritization across competing needs, adaptability to new business challenges, and high-quality work under tight deadlines. Applicants must have an active Top Secret SCI clearance or be willing to attain clearance. Applicants must also qualify as a U.S. Person under the stated export-control rules or be able to obtain required export authorizations. Apex describes itself as a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500 million and emphasizes employee investment, in-person collaboration, and meaningful work in the aerospace industry. The role is associated with Apex’s Playa Vista office. The listed benefits apply to full-time employees.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U.S. government or other sophisticated aerospace and defense customers.
Experience working with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, business development, and contracts, under tight deadlines.
Meticulous, proactive, and highly organized work style.
Clear communication in synchronous or asynchronous, in-person or virtual, written or spoken settings.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Coachable and team-oriented, with the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
Active Top Secret SCI clearance or willingness to attain clearance.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the stated export-control rules or be able to obtain required export authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary author of responses to Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, and other new business opportunities.
Oversee and coordinate the entire proposal lifecycle and own final delivery of complete proposals, including technical, cost/price, schedule, and other content.
Translate technical concepts into accessible materials for a variety of audiences.
Create persuasive content that presents product strengths, capabilities, and solutions to customer needs.
Convert high-level details and rough-draft content into high-impact proposal content.
Maintain Apex’s suite of productized proposal templates and content library.
Align work with established guidelines and quality standards.
Deliver high-caliber work on time.

Benefits

Equity in Apex.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
$100,000 life insurance at no cost.
Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, growing to more than 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
Childcare reimbursement up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for employees and their families.
Tools for a productive desk setup.
In-person collaboration at the Playa Vista office, with flexibility to integrate work and life.
Long-term incentives in the form of stock options for full-time hires.