Impulse Space

Proposal Manager

2651 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

On-site · Full-time · $100k–$150k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026

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As a Proposal Manager at Impulse Space you will be responsible for ensuring Impulse produces high-quality proposals for submission to competitive business opportunities with a focus on opportunities for US Government programs. While writing proposals is a key element of the role, this role also involves interfacing with a wide range of teams across the company including Engineering, Finance, Legal, Mission Management, and Business Development. You will work alongside other members of the Business Development team to evaluate opportunities, formulate solutions, and communicate proposal strategies to the rest of the company. This is a technical role that involves reading, understanding, and summarizing technical requirements documents as part of the proposal process.

Responsibilities

Act as a primary contributor to writing technical proposals, both as a writer and editor
Own the proposal process with an eye towards continuous improvement and streamlining of future proposal efforts
Read, understand, and summarize the complex requirements of new customer opportunities
Breakdown proposal efforts into tasks and manage process of collecting inputs from technical experts within the company
Develop and maintain proposal schedules
Help develop supporting graphics and materials for proposals
Edit proposals for clarity, accuracy, and readability
Ensure proposals are compliant with submission rules
Help maintain repository of frequently used proposal information
When possible, assist other teams with writing, editing, and communication needs including technical white papers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technical field, or related
5+ years of demonstrated experience in a role as a writer and/or editor
2+ years of experience with publishing professional documents
Ability to communicate technical material clearly and professionally
Proficiency with planning and managing schedules

Preferred Skills and Experience

Engineering or science degree or a degree in journalism, English, technical writing, or professional writing
5+ years' of demonstrated experience with writing government proposals or grants
Demonstrated technical knowledge related to the Aerospace industry
Demonstrated ability to manage large writing projects
Demonstrated experience writing academic papers or technical white papers
Familiarity with FAR/DFARS
Expert English language writing skills
Active TS/SCI clearance

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, 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.

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