Proposal/Technical Writer

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is seeking a Proposal/Technical Writer to support our team. The Proposal/Technical Writer will support the Business Development and Program Management teams in drafting proposal responses, past performances, technical white papers, case studies, and descriptions of technical and management methodologies and processes. This role also assists the Proposal Manager and Business Development team by coordinating internal and external teams for RFI and RFP responses. Additional support will be provided to the business units in support of strategic documents and program technical documentation. Responsibilities Write compelling original proposal content driven by the evolving needs of our Business Development team. Review, edit, and rewrite content developed by others. Integrate content into proposal response documents. Independently research and/or interview subject matter experts to write technical content for business development efforts, white papers, and case studies in key customer verticals. Contribute to the design and development of professional templates in line with company branding in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Creative Suite, for internal and external use. Write, edit, and proofread proposal and contract materials while meeting established schedules and deadlines. Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members, for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate. Participate in all phases of the proposal process including proposal strategy planning, content writing and development, internal review, and production, ensuring that all materials are client-focused and clearly articulate our compelling business value. Read and review RFIs and RFPs and develop content that is compliant with all instructions and criteria. Assist with post‑RFP tasks such as Lessons Learned planning and proposal library updates. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements US citizen eligible for Secret security clearance. Knowledge of Federal/DoD contracting. Proven experience writing and winning Federal proposals. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills. Willing to work outside of normal business hours if necessary to meet proposal deadlines. Comfortable working with others at all levels of the organization. Able to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams to gather input from multiple stakeholders and drive business results. Exceptional ability to translate complex topics into clear, concise, and compelling content to educate and inspire decision makers across key industry verticals. Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including creating templates, setting styles, using formulas and macros. 3 Years of relevant experience. Education Requirements Required: B.S. Degree Preference: B.S. Degree in engineering plus a Degree in English, Journalism, or Technical Writing or a certification in Technical Writing #J-18808-Ljbffr Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc