Quartermaster AI · 14 hours ago
Proposal Writer, small non-traditional defense contractor firm
United States
Full-time, Contract
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expQuartermaster AI is a small non-traditional defense contractor firm focused on enhancing maritime domain awareness through AI and robotics. They are seeking a highly adaptable Proposal Writer to support early-stage capture efforts by writing proposals and technical briefs to help secure contracts and grow the company.
Defense & Space
Responsibilities
Prepare proposals for emerging solicitations to USG, to include SBIR/OTAs, and commercial opportunities
Convert technical documentation (sensor specs, cloud architecture, deployment logistics) into clear, persuasive proposals
Work directly with growth, engineering, and operations to collect content and shape solution narratives
Manage proposal timelines, content development, compliance checks, and submission logistics
Build and maintain a reusable proposal content library, boilerplate language, and past-performance summaries (as company history grows)
Assist with capture planning, early-stage bid strategy, and customer-facing materials (capability statements, one-pagers, slide decks)
Qualification
Required
2–5 years experience in technical or government-related proposal writing or business development — ideally in a startup or technology environment
Excellent writing, editing, and narrative development skills. Comfort learning technical sensor, data, or engineering concepts quickly
Strong organizational and project management ability, comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced work
Flexibility to wear multiple hats — writing, coordination, capture support, business-development tasks
Self-starter mentality: comfortable working autonomously, making decisions, and operating with limited process or guidance
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible work hours and the option for remote work.
Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
Company
Quartermaster AI
We are a defense technology company using proprietary AI robotics tech to build a sensor constellation to deliver unprecedented insights into global maritime activity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase