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Quantum Space was founded to lead the next Space frontier with the development of our QuantumNet constellation. As part of the Quantum team, you will be a key contributor to the future of space-based data and logistics services via our state-of-the-art spacecraft platforms.
Quantum Space is currently seeking a Proposal Technical Writer to join our team! This position will be located in our Rockville, MD headquarters. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, planning, and writing of compliant and compelling proposal content. As a key member of the proposal team, you will support Quantum Space Capture Managers and Proposal Managers in planning and developing proposal win themes, and identifying discriminators, benefits, and key features of solutions on proposals. Your writing will directly contribute to advancing satellite technologies that will impact space missions from Earth's orbit to deep space.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Lead the writing of technical and management volumes for proposals, in conjunction with other members of the proposal team
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and innovators to capture their ideas and develop compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities
- Develop high-quality proposals that meet solicitation requirements
- Participate in solution meetings and team reviews to refine proposal content
- Assist the engineering team with documenting satellite development procedures when not focused on proposals
The Ideal Candidate:
- You love to write and can transform complex technical content into engaging stories.
- You excel at transforming complex aerospace content into engaging and digestible stories, explaining cutting-edge satellite technologies clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- You can interview engineers and managers to gather technical inputs and develop responses that maintain technical accuracy while being accessible.
- You have experience writing about aerospace concepts and space technologies, and are familiar with space system terminology.
- You have knowledge of government aerospace agencies such as NASA, Air Force, Space Force, Space Development Agency, DARPA, NRO.
- You have been involved in writing proposals in response to government RFPs.
- You enjoy collaborating with engineering and proposal teams to ensure technical accuracy and compelling storytelling.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Disciplines, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education
- 5+ years of federal proposal writing experience for a government contractor or equivalent technical experience
- Experience as a Volume Lead, Book Boss, or Lead Technical Proposal Writer
- Experience writing Technical Volumes supporting IC customers
Quantum Space is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other protected class.
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