Senior Proposal Writer

ABOUT RESTORED CLOUD

Restored Cloud builds adaptive AI simulation infrastructure for the U.S. defense sector — synthetic traffic generation, persona engines, and adversary emulation systems operating in air-gapped, classified environments. Active government contracts, growing pipeline, real customers.

We submit proposals across SBIR, OTA, BAA, IDIQ task orders, RFIs, and RFQs. You'll own end-to-end proposal development with significant impact on win rate and submission capacity.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Drive end-to-end proposal development across multiple government acquisition vehicles
• Write proposal content: executive summaries, technical approaches, management plans, past performance, capabilities
• Build and maintain compliance matrices ensuring all RFP requirements are addressed
• Coordinate technical inputs from engineering for deep technical sections
• Develop win themes, discriminators, and competitive positioning
• Manage proposal timelines, reviews, and submissions
• Build reusable content libraries and templates
• Identify and qualify new opportunities across SAM.gov, Vulcan, DSIP, and agency portals

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 7-12 years of defense industry proposal writing experience
• Demonstrated track record of winning government proposals
• Deep familiarity with SBIR, STTR, OTA (10 U.S.C. 4022), IDIQ task orders, BAAs, RFIs, RFQs
• Experience writing technical content across cyber, AI, software, or defense systems
• Strong understanding of government compliance requirements
• Experience in high-volume proposal environments (5+ submissions per month)
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Active Secret clearance (required)
• US Citizenship (required for CUI handling)

PREFERRED

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Direct experience with DoD agencies (USCYBERCOM, MDA, Army, Air Force, Navy)
• Familiarity with AI/ML, cyber operations, or defense simulation
• Experience at small or mid-sized defense contractors
• Familiarity with Shipley methodology
• Experience with Vulcan, DSIP, SAM.gov

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Base salary: $80,000–$150,000 (commensurate with experience and clearance)
• Meaningful equity grant with 4-year vesting
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Federal holidays
• Remote work with occasional travel