Capture & Proposal Writer

What We Value

* Care about the details — sloppy work costs us later, so do it right the first time.

* Move with urgency — every week matters more than it feels like it does.

* Be responsible for the outcome, not just the task; if it is not working, it remains your problem until it is fixed.

* Assume good intent — disagree openly, then commit fully once a call is made.

Core Responsibilities

Capture & Proposal

* Support capture strategy, including competitive analysis, teaming decisions, and win themes.

* Lead and coordinate proposal development in response to government and commercial solicitations, from kickoff through submission.

* Write, edit, and manage proposal volumes (technical, management, past performance) to ensure compliance, clarity, and persuasiveness.

* Coordinate inputs from subject matter experts, engineering, contracts, and leadership, and manage timelines across proposal efforts.

* Develop and maintain proposal templates, compliance matrices, and reusable content libraries.

Content & Documentation

* Understand and clearly communicate Fuse's value proposition across audiences.

* Create technical and go-to-market content in partnership with engineering and business teams.

* Write narratives that translate cutting-edge capabilities into clear, compelling stories.

* Review and edit documentation to maintain a high standard of quality.

* Identify, triage, and resolve gaps in existing documentation.

* Maintain style guides and writing best practices across all content types.

General

* Prioritize, adapt, and operate effectively in unstructured, fast-moving startup environments.

* Manage and coordinate internal and external stakeholders to keep deals and projects on track.

* Stay curious and enthusiastic about learning and communicating new technology and concepts.

Minimum Qualifications

* 5+ years of experience in business, government, government contracting, or defense contracting, with direct experience writing or managing proposals.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex ideas into digestible concepts for stakeholders at every level, and to produce large, high-quality documents on short timelines.

* Ability to spot technical or functional gaps and propose solutions using internal or external resources.

* Comfort working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments across varied stakeholder groups, including design, engineering, program management, security, supply chain, and finance.

* A self-starter who can rapidly find information without clear guidance.

* Outstanding writing and editing skills across both persuasive (proposal) and technical (documentation) formats.

Preferred Qualifications

* 6+ years of experience in capture, proposal writing, or government contracting.

* Familiarity with traditional and non-traditional government contracting vehicles.

* Significant experience with government solicitation processes (RFP, RFI, RFQ, BAA, OTA, etc.).

* Experience writing for a startup or fast-scaling company, balancing structured proposal work with more flexible content needs.

* Active security clearance.

Additional Requirements

* This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to Fuse's Washington, DC or San Leandro, CA facility (as applicable to this role).

* Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed.

* Position may require some business travel to other Fuse facilities.

Security Clearance

This role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Benefits

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

* Relocation assistance for roles that require it.

* Flexible time off. Take what you need, no accrual tracking.

* 2 weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs).

* Supportive leave of absence policies.

* Paid leave for new parents.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government 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.

Equal Opportunity

Fuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Fuse is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, ancestry, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.