Senior Proposal Writer
Zone 5 Technologies
| Company | Zone 5 Technologies |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | San Luis Obispo |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.
At Zone 5 Technologies, we're redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems. Our team of engineers and innovators is developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions that push the boundaries of UAS technology - solving complex challenges that matter.
We're building the future of UAS capabilities, and we're looking for exceptional talent to join us. If you're driven by hard problems, energized by rapid innovation, and ready to make an impact on next-generation flight systems, you belong here.
We're seeking a Senior Proposal Writer to develop and maintain highly informed and persuasive proposal content in support of competitive bids for our Unpiloted Aerial Systems (UASs) programs. The ideal candidate has a background in aerospace and/or defense proposal creation, and experience translating technical subject matter into compelling, clear, and concise proposal materials.
You will work closely with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), business development professionals, engineers, contracts, finance, manufacturing, quality, technical writers, and executive leadership to transform technical, management, and operational information into persuasive proposal narratives that align with customer requirements and evaluation criteria.
The Senior Proposal Writer leads the development of proposal sections, contributes to win strategies and messaging, ensures compliance with solicitation requirements, and produces high-quality proposal documents under demanding deadlines. The position requires exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and organizational skills, along with a strong understanding of the federal acquisition process and defense industry terminology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, write, and maintain customer-focused proposals for aerospace systems and products.
Analyze Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and evaluation criteria to determine proposal requirements.
Collaborate with Capture Managers to understand win themes, discriminators, and customer priorities.
Collaborate with Technical Program Managers (TPMs), business development professionals, engineers, contracts, finance, manufacturing, quality, technical writers, and executive leadership to transform technical, management, and operational information into persuasive proposal narratives that align with customer requirements and evaluation criteria.
Interview subject matter experts to gather technical, management, manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance, cybersecurity, and program execution information.
Write and edit technical, management, executive summary, past performance, staffing, quality, manufacturing, and transition plan sections.
Ensure proposal content is compliant with solicitation instructions, page limitations, formatting requirements, and evaluation criteria.
Develop proposal outlines, storyboards, content plans, and annotated templates.
Produce or acquire illustrations, diagrams, and other visual aids to enhance the understanding of complex aerospace systems and workflows.