Ethos is hiring a Proposal Writer

Scout Motors is hiring a Proposal Writer to lead the development of high-quality proposals for government agencies, commercial customers, and strategic partners. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and business development, translating complex technical concepts into compelling, clear, and compliant narratives.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end proposal development, from opportunity analysis and outline creation to final submission for government and commercial customers.
• Craft persuasive, technically accurate content that clearly communicates our mission, capabilities, solutions, and value proposition.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams to translate technical inputs into polished narratives, graphics, and structured proposal components.
• Ensure full compliance with RFP/RFI/BAA requirements, including format, structure, evaluation criteria, and submission protocols.
• Manage proposal timelines and workflows, including content collection, technical reviews, color-team reviews, and final production.
• Develop reusable proposal assets, including boilerplate text, past performance summaries, capability statements, and standard graphics.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting—preferably in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial contracting pathways.
• Ability to synthesize complex, highly technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with proposal tools and templates (e.g., color reviews, compliance matrices, proposal outlines).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Eligible to hold a US TS/SCI Clearance.

Nice to Have

• Previous work on Large-scale IDIQ, BAA, FOA, or SBIR Phase II/III proposals.
• Understanding of classified program workflows.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience creating visual storytelling assets, such as graphics, infographics, or data visualizations.

Team & Environment

You'll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 USD
• Equity ownership – meaningful stake in a high-growth startup.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Paid holidays + company-wide winter break (business permitting).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: company pays 100% of employee premiums for base medical, dental, and vision plans, plus 75% for dependents.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to impact and results.
• Rapid growth opportunities for strong performers.
• Commuter benefits.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in El Segundo, California.

Scout Motors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.