Proposal Manager / Technical Writer
At a glance
Mid-level Revenue & Sales Operations role at Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.. Hauppauge · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Lead proposal preparation and submissions for NASA, DoD, and commercial contract opportunities
- Turn engineering input into persuasive technical narratives with business development and leadership
- Review RFIs, RFPs, and BAAs for requirements and scoring factors
- Coordinate subject-matter contributors while maintaining schedules, compliance matrices, and submission rules
- Build the content library, support grants and white papers, and improve future proposal processes
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering, communications, business, or a related discipline
- Three to six years managing or writing proposals, preferably in aerospace, defense, or technology
- Working knowledge of federal acquisition and funding programs such as NASA, DoD, and SBIR/STTR
- Strong writing, editing, organization, and detail control across competing deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe tools, with proposal-platform experience as a plus
Who this fits
You’ll suit a manager-level role that combines technical writing, proposal coordination, and cross-functional deadline management. The position is onsite in Hauppauge, United States, and calls for work across engineering, business development, leadership, and technical contributors. It fits someone comfortable in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting.
From the employer
iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is developing fully reusable, fully autonomous small launch vehicles to enable affordable and sustainable access to space. As we expand our programs and partnerships, we are seeking a Proposal Manager/Technical Writer to lead the development of compelling, compliant, and high-quality proposals for commercial and government opportunities.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, business strategy, and storytelling — helping translate complex technical work into winning proposals.
The Role:
- Lead the preparation, coordination, and submission of proposals for NASA, DoD, and commercial contracts
- Work closely with engineering, business development, and leadership teams to develop clear, persuasive technical narratives
- Manage proposal schedules, compliance matrices, and submission requirements
- Review solicitations (RFIs, RFPs, BAAs) and identify key requirements and evaluation criteria
- Coordinate input from SMEs and technical contributors to ensure consistency and alignment
- Maintain a proposal content library and ensure brand and message consistency
- Support grant applications, white papers, and internal review processes
- Track proposal metrics and develop process improvements for future submissions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Communications, Business, or related field
- 3–6 years of experience in proposal writing or management (aerospace, defense, or technology preferred)
- Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Understanding of federal acquisition and funding mechanisms (NASA, DoD, SBIR/STTR, etc.)
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate cross-functional input
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools; experience with proposal management platforms a plus
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Wellness Resources
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