Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
- Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
- What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
- It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
YOUR MISSION
As part of the Proposal team, you will join a team that sits at the heart of True Anomaly’s growth and revenue generation and be a critical driver of True Anomaly’s growth. As a member of a fast growing start-up, you will wear many hats and be expected to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for working closely with account leads on the business development team, and technical teams, to develop and write new content that can serve a multitude of use cases through the acquisition lifecycle, from early-stage capture and sales enablement activities to advanced proposal (RFx) artifacts. You must be able to translate technical jargon into a customer’s language, and deliver artifacts regularly at the highest quality, ensuring continued wins for the business. As a detail-oriented, effective communicator, and creative writer, you turn complex technical concepts into persuasive RFx, white papers, other collateral. By understanding customer requirements, you will effectively deliver content that aligns with a customer’s unique needs. You will write technical and non-technical explanations of our product offerings and deliver compelling proposals to win new business. We are looking for mission-driven teammates who can jump into any writing project with enthusiasm and produce qualitative outputs within tight deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a primary author of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), and other capture opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to match our proposal language that will resonate with customers
- Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials for a variety of audiences
- Create persuasive content that showcases our products’ strengths, capabilities, and solutions to address customer needs
- Take high-level details and raw inputs from colleagues and convert it into high-impact content for proposals
- Build templates and content from scratch that is easily modifiable across a variety of proposals and request for content
- Build content repository for repeatable assets to drive proposal efficiency
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years’ experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U.S. Government contracts
- Experience with conveying technical concepts through concise and compelling written communication
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team on a joint output, across departments / agencies / roles, and writing content that requires input from multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).
- Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, proactively learn with minimal instruction, and think creatively to produce artifacts
- Passion for writing.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Active TS or TS/SCI clearance preferred, SAP experience a bonus
- Preference for Engineering and other STEM-Bachelor’s degrees.
- Start-up experience and/or previous experience with a major U.S. Defense Contractor (space sector ideal)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area (DMV metro) who can work flexibly and come to our local office (Arlington, VA) regularly.
COMPENSATION: $110-150k pending experience and desire to work hard
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.
True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.
Skills Required
- 5+ years experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U.S. Government contracts
- Experience conveying technical concepts through concise and compelling written communication
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team on joint outputs across departments and stakeholders
- Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR)
- Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and proactively learn with minimal instruction
- Passion for writing
- Active Top Secret (TS) or Top Secret/SCI clearance
- SAP experience
- Preference for Engineering or other STEM Bachelor's degree
- Start-up experience and/or previous experience with a major U.S. Defense Contractor (space sector ideal)
- Strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area (DMV) who can work flexibly and come to the Arlington, VA office regularly
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations (ITAR compliance)
True Anomaly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid healthcare is described as fully covered with no employee premiums, reducing paycheck deductions. Dental and vision coverage alongside HSA/HRA/FSA options further help manage out-of-pocket medical costs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is characterized as generous, including a substantial PTO allotment plus U.S. holidays. Flexible time-off policies and hybrid scheduling further support recharge and flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, and a dedicated mother’s room is provided. These provisions indicate tangible support for growing families.
True Anomaly Insights
What We Do
Space was once the quietest place in the universe. Now, it's crowded, contested, and confrontational. We are True Anomaly: the only defense company focused exclusively on space defense. Founded in 2022 by ex-U.S. Space Force members, True Anomaly designs and builds advanced systems for space superiority: agile and powerful spacecraft platforms, mission software engineered for unmatched command and control, and payloads tailored for precision sensing and effects. True Anomaly is headquartered in Centennial, CO, with regional offices in Colorado Springs, CO, Long Beach, CA, and Washington, D.C. We are hiring and seeking exceptional talent to join True Anomaly, from any technical industry or background, to bring unique talents, perspective, and solutions. If you embrace complexity, lead instead of follow, showcase integrity over ego, take ownership for outcomes, and measure success by impact, we want to hear from you.
Why Work With Us
True Anomaly exists to enable a secure, stable, and sustainable space environment for the US, its allies, and partners. We design and build spacecraft and software solutions for space superiority. If you are ready to contribute to the future of space defense, we’d love to hear from you.
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True Anomaly Offices
Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid office culture. Our employees work from offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. We recognize the importance of in-office collaboration, but also the value of a flexible work and location requirements
