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Top Secret/SCI
$100,500 - $177,215
Unspecified
Business - Legal
Highlands Ranch, CO (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 711544BR
Description:The Senior Proposal Writer will bring proven federal proposal writing expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and proposal teams, drafting compelling, compliant proposals. They will lead drafting, messaging, and writing quality improvement for critical, high-priority pursuits and special assignments, serving as lead writer, volume lead, and expert writing support. An integral member of proposal teams, the Senior Proposal writer will ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals within tight cycles.
The Senior Proposal Writer will join the expanding Proposal Writing team in LM Space Proposal Operations, collaborating with Proposal Managers, Creative Services staff, and AI specialists. The ideal candidate has a track record of mentoring and training peers, junior staff, and proposal team members, and can conduct constructive writing quality reviews. Bringing a keen eye for quality, responsiveness, and messaging, the ideal candidate will be a calm, collaborative expert who drives rigorous proposal writing standards on high-priority pursuits. We encourage applicants to highlight how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications in a cover letter and to attach unrestricted writing samples in the same document.
This role will be based in Highlands Ranch, Denver. Local candidates will primarily work remotely, but will be required to be onsite for certain proposal development activities. Candidates relocated by LM for this role will work fully onsite.
Primary job responsibilities include:
• Serve as lead writer, volume lead, and/or expert writing support for critical, high-priority RFPs, RFIs, and special assignments.
• Partner with capture and business development teams to craft compelling proposal narratives that align with LM value propositions and win strategies.
• Act as proposal writing subject matter expert to drive quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Operations team to provide seamless, high-quality proposal support throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Mentor and train colleagues on proposal writing best practices; design and deliver trainings.
• Drive end-to-end enhancements and implementation of proposal writing tools, workflows, and offerings.
Basic Qualifications:
• Federal proposal writing experience for high-value solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, oral presentations, etc), covering technical, management, and past performance volumes, and demonstrating deep knowledge of the acquisition process, FAR/DFARS, and evaluation criteria.
• Exceptional written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail, capable of turning complex technical concepts into clear, customer-focused narratives.
• Proven leadership in proposal writing, including training, mentoring, and driving process improvement initiatives and quality reviews.
• Strong collaborative ability, building effective relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams, and thriving under tight proposal cycle timelines.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Desired Skills:
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Formal training or certifications in federal proposal writing, capture, or business development (e.g., Shipley).
• Experience using generative AI tools and historical proposal databases to accelerate content creation.
• Leadership experience in related proposal development roles, such as Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, and Business Development.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $100,500 - $177,215. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:The Senior Proposal Writer will bring proven federal proposal writing expertise and excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with technical and proposal teams, drafting compelling, compliant proposals. They will lead drafting, messaging, and writing quality improvement for critical, high-priority pursuits and special assignments, serving as lead writer, volume lead, and expert writing support. An integral member of proposal teams, the Senior Proposal writer will ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant proposals within tight cycles.
The Senior Proposal Writer will join the expanding Proposal Writing team in LM Space Proposal Operations, collaborating with Proposal Managers, Creative Services staff, and AI specialists. The ideal candidate has a track record of mentoring and training peers, junior staff, and proposal team members, and can conduct constructive writing quality reviews. Bringing a keen eye for quality, responsiveness, and messaging, the ideal candidate will be a calm, collaborative expert who drives rigorous proposal writing standards on high-priority pursuits. We encourage applicants to highlight how their experience aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications in a cover letter and to attach unrestricted writing samples in the same document.
This role will be based in Highlands Ranch, Denver. Local candidates will primarily work remotely, but will be required to be onsite for certain proposal development activities. Candidates relocated by LM for this role will work fully onsite.
Primary job responsibilities include:
• Serve as lead writer, volume lead, and/or expert writing support for critical, high-priority RFPs, RFIs, and special assignments.
• Partner with capture and business development teams to craft compelling proposal narratives that align with LM value propositions and win strategies.
• Act as proposal writing subject matter expert to drive quality improvement.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Operations team to provide seamless, high-quality proposal support throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Mentor and train colleagues on proposal writing best practices; design and deliver trainings.
• Drive end-to-end enhancements and implementation of proposal writing tools, workflows, and offerings.
Basic Qualifications:
• Federal proposal writing experience for high-value solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, oral presentations, etc), covering technical, management, and past performance volumes, and demonstrating deep knowledge of the acquisition process, FAR/DFARS, and evaluation criteria.
• Exceptional written and oral communication with meticulous attention to detail, capable of turning complex technical concepts into clear, customer-focused narratives.
• Proven leadership in proposal writing, including training, mentoring, and driving process improvement initiatives and quality reviews.
• Strong collaborative ability, building effective relationships across diverse, cross-functional teams, and thriving under tight proposal cycle timelines.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and eligibility to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
Desired Skills:
• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Formal training or certifications in federal proposal writing, capture, or business development (e.g., Shipley).
• Experience using generative AI tools and historical proposal databases to accelerate content creation.
• Leadership experience in related proposal development roles, such as Capture Manager, Proposal Manager, and Business Development.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $100,500 - $177,215. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Business Development
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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