Proposal Development Lead
Apex
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Posted on May 9, 2025
Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
As a Proposal Development Lead you are a critical driver of Apex’s business growth. Through collaborating with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management stakeholders, you will drive Apex’s growth by writing high-quality and compelling proposals to win contracts. You will work across all of Apex’s markets: US Government, Commercial, and International Government.
You will architect, develop, and maintain Apex’s suite of productized proposal templates. Detail-oriented, effective communicator, and a creative writer, you are capable of turning complex technical concepts into persuasive proposals, white papers, presentations, and other material. By understanding customer requirements, you will effectively deliver content that aligns with customer business goals/needs.
Apex is fast-paced, and you'll be expected to make decisions independently by weighing many needs and priorities. In this role, you'll wear many hats, arising to new business challenges while growing your skills and domain expertise on the job. We are looking for mission-driven teammates who can jump into any new business pursuit with enthusiasm and operate at a high quality within tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a primary author of responses to Request for Information (RFIs), Request for Proposal (RFPs), and other new business opportunities
- Oversee and quarterback the entire proposal lifecycle, and own final delivery of complete proposals including: technical, cost/price, schedule, and other content
- Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials for a variety of audiences
- Create persuasive content that showcases the products strengths, capabilities, and solutions to address customer needs
- Take high-level details as well as rough draft content and convert them into high-impact content for proposals
- Build templates and content from scratch that are easily modifiable across a variety of proposals and request for content.
Requirements:
- 3+ years experience writing, drafting and editing proposals for US government or other sophisticated aerospace & defense customers
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, BD, contracts, etc.) under tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets (Nice to have)
- Active TS or TS/SCI clearance. (Nice to Have)
Benefits
Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We offer the following benefits:
• Shared upside: receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.
• Best-in-class healthcare, dental, vision plans. The primary and dependents’ premium is 99%+ covered.
• Enjoy our comprehensive PTO package, to reset and recharge.
• Competitive 401(k) plan and matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch and unlimited snacks!
• Community events like monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, a run club and more!
• Your dream desk setup, tools, and whatever else you need to be your most productive self.
• A world class office located in Playa Vista, filled with amazing coworkers and social gatherings for you and your family.
• An opportunity to make a real impact in the aerospace industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.