Proposal Writer

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is a Tier 1 vehicle software supplier that accelerates the adoption of safe and intelligent machines worldwide. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the definitive ADAS/AD toolchain and a world-class vehicle platform to help customers shorten time to market, build industry-leading products, and create next-generation consumer experiences. 18 of the top 20 global automakers trust Applied Intuition's solutions to drive the production of modern vehicles. Applied Intuition serves the automotive, trucking, construction, mining, agriculture, and defense industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI, Washington, D.C., Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at

Please note that we are an in-office company, which means the expectation is that you would come in to your Applied Intuition office 5 days a week.

About the role

We are looking for a creative and strategic technical proposal writer to join our fast-growing Defense Team. As a proposal writer, you will stand at the heart of Applied Intuition's Defense capture and procurement process. You will have the unique opportunity to strategically shape the technical and programmatic narratives of a leading commercial technology company entering the Federal market. You will also have the opportunity to develop internal proposal management processes, participate in capture strategy discussions, and help address some of the most "big picture" challenges facing the company.

You will partner cross-functionally across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. This is an operational role that will directly enable revenue growth.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

Help monitor and identify Defense-related solicitations (e.g., RWP, RFI, RFQ) of interest to the Defense Business Development Team, including maintaining continuous monitoring of all Defense-related current and future solicitations provided by both open-source internet portals and the Defense business development team

Write compliant and compelling responses to Government Requests for White Papers, Information, Quotes, and Proposals

This includes executing and improving a proposal process that will require continuous iteration with key stakeholders. You will write technical and programmatic narratives with cross-functional teams including engineers, product, business development while ensuring deliverables and submission deadlines are met during the response and contracting process.

Translate technical ideas and vocabulary into compelling responses to the Government, including various written documents and materials

Demonstrate extraordinary attention to detail and enjoyment in managing proposal processes end-to-end to deliver compliant and timely submissions

Create and curate a content library of Defense-related language, information briefs, and graphics for use across the Defense business We're looking for someone who has:

2+ years of experience in end-to-end proposal writing and management (including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, etc.) spanning all aspects of the acquisition lifecycle related to the Department of Defense

In-depth knowledge of DoD procurement and the DFAR

Experience working with cross-functional teams to effectively execute complex proposal responses

A passion for building a deep understanding of autonomous systems applications for National Security and Defense Nice to have:

Experience with Autonomy, Automation, or Artificial Intelligence technologies and their applications to National Security and Defense

Bachelors and/or Masters in a technical field

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Applicants should be aware that for external-facing roles that involve close contact with Company employees or other third parties on the Company's premises, accommodations that involve remaining unvaccinated against COVID-19 may not be deemed reasonable. The Company will engage in the interactive process on an individualized basis taking into account the particular position.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.