Government Proposal Technical Writer

Summary

Join Planet, a global space and data company, as a Government Proposal Technical Writer based remotely in Australia. You will be responsible for researching, writing, and managing compliant proposals for the government sector. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance in proposal submissions. The ideal candidate possesses 4+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in government proposal writing. Planet offers a remote-friendly work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off, healthcare coverage, home office reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience, of which 2+ years is in proposal or tender writing within a government sector setting
• Experience in translating technical and other ideas into understandable proposal text
• Experience in project managing proposal processes from start to finish
• Excellent sense of accountability, integrity and taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
• Ability to work with stringent deadlines, varying priorities, and simultaneously projects for timely RFx response submissions
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams at all levels of an organization
• Knowledge of material non-public information obligations and responsibilities; including a demonstrated ability to handle need-to-know and restricted information with discretion and in accordance with legal, ethical, and proposal management industry standards
• Ability to maintain a graceful and helpful customer service attitude, particularly in high-pressure and time-crunched circumstances
• Experience taking initiative, working independently, and being highly analytical
• Ability to interpret conflicting information,  weigh various options for risk management, and convey possible options when working on complex proposals
• Adept  in Google Documents, Adobe, MS Word, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing, and organizing information in a professional manner
• Reviewing, editing, and proofreading Requests for (RFx) responses and other materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with RFx instructions
• Conducting in-depth interviews with subject matter specialists or groups (in a business arrangement) and converting information into meaningful RFx responses
• Writing clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections, including executive summaries, technical approaches, technical annexes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex RFx processes and packages
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in government (civil or defense) RFx proposal management  (preferably as a technical proposal writer)
• Experience working in a fast-paced research and development environment
• Certificate in business technical writing or technical communication (such as from the Society for Technical Communication, Technical Writer HQ,  or an accredited university)
• Background in engineering, satellite hardware, technical geospatial, or aerospace industry

Benefits

• Generous time off including vacation, holidays and company global days off
• Comprehensive Healthcare coverage*
• Remote friendly work environment
• Employee Wellness Program
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity Options**
• Volunteering Benefits