Proposal Specialist

Job Overview

As Arc's Proposal Specialist, you will own the proposals that win Arc's commercial business from first draft through final submission. This role involves writing and coordinating commercial volumes, keeping pursuits organized and on schedule, and maintaining the content library our commercial bids draw from.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and editing proposal narrative, including executive summaries, capability statements, and case studies for commercial pursuits
• Translating input from Engineering, Product, and Sales subject matter experts into clear, customer-focused writing, responsive to solicitation requirements
• Building and maintaining proposal schedules, calendars, and checklists for each commercial pursuit
• Tracking submission requirements and confirming on-time, compliant delivery
• Supporting kickoff meetings and following up to keep contributions on schedule

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in proposal writing, proposal coordination, or a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly about technical subject matter for a non-technical audience
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace
• Comfortable interviewing subject matter experts to extract content that doesn’t yet exist on paper
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Background in the marine, maritime, or clean energy industries
• Experience in desktop publishing or design tools
• Familiarity with commercial procurement or bid process
• Comfortable pushing at a fast but sustainable pace
• Enthusiasm for boating and the water

What We Offer

• Base salary: $115,000 - $140,000 annually
• Highly competitive equity grants
• Semi-annual bonuses tied to your impact
• Top-tier benefits, including:
• Healthcare benefits , 99% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision
• Parental leave , 14 weeks fully paid for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Generous time off , Highly competitive PTO with an opportunity to earn more time with tenure
• Income protection , Life and disability insurance for all employees
• Retirement savings , Traditional and Roth 401(k) access
• Water fund , $500 for you to spend each year to get out on the water
• Professional development , $500 annual reimbursement for professional development and a monthly AI stipend
• Safety Support- Annual reimbursement for PPE, ergonomic equipment and anything that ensures we keep our crew safe
• Captain training , Training and access to take Arcboats out with friends and family
• Office perks , Daily lunches, snacks, and good coffee while onsite
• Relocation assistance , Available depending on role eligibility