Critical Innovations
Proposal & Report Writer
US-Lawndale
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- Seniority
- Mid level
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
- First seen by hirly
- 14 Sept 2026
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Overview
The Proposal and Report Writer works closely with and under the supervision of the Grants & Contracts Coordinator I to conduct tasks related to various aspects of the contract life cycle. This includes preparing and submitting contract reports, monitoring deadlines for contract deliverables, and assisting with preparation of additional written materials (e.g., slide decks, poster presentations, publications, proposals). The ideal candidate should have very strong technical writing skills and be detail focused, with an ability to ensure compliance with contract reports, federal submissions, and other technical writing. A history of grant and reporting writing for federal awards is very helpful.
This position is designated as an on-site role and is expected to be performed primarily at the Company's assigned work location. Flexible work arrangements may be available if approved under applicable Company policies and business needs, and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued by the Company at any time, consistent with applicable law.
Reports to:
Grants & Contracts Coordinator II
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Proposal and Report Writer works closely with and under the supervision of the Grants & Contracts Coordinator I to complete writing related tasks in the following categories:
Contract report writing
Maintain a portfolio of grants and contracts to ensure timely reporting to applicable federal agencies
Help monitor and assure grant and contract compliance, including report submission (e.g. monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, yearly, final) and project deliverable monitoring
Develop narrative reports and invoices, for submission after review by the Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Director of Grants & Contracts and/or Grants & Contracts Coordinator I
Communicate with team members to receive and interpret information for the narrative reports. In parallel, convey information to team members regarding task activities and deadlines. Raise potential issues (e.g., schedule delays) to the attention of the Grants & Contracts Coordinator I as needed.
Upload documents and interact with Government reporting websites (e.g. eBRAP) and Government representatives
Federal proposal writing
Help analyze government RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs to determine proposal requirements
Help prepare initial proposal drafts by gathering and formatting information, inserting stock language, and gathering supporting information
Proof-read, format, and improve narrative text
Upload documents to appropriate agencies and ensure on-time submission (e.g. DSIP, eBRAP, ATI2 BIDS, Grants.gov)
Other research papers, presentations, communications
Help with formatting and uploading submissions to peer review journals, following applicable journal guidelines.
Assist with presentation preparation for pitch meetings and scientific conferences (e.g. white papers, slide decks, abstracts, posters).
Skills and Experience:
2-3 years of experience with technical proposal writing
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills along with an ability to distill complex concepts into understandable language
Highly organized and detailed oriented
Experience working as part of a team to successfully manage multiple projects with competing timelines
Self-motivated with strong time-management skills
Expert with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word and Excel) is required
Experience with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, MTEC, BAA, and/or contracts preferred, but not required
Familiarity with emergency medicine, trauma, and/or critical care fields preferred, but not required
Familiarity with military operations and/or funding a benefit, but not required
Education and Training:
BA/BS degree required, preferably in a scientific field.
Critical Innovations is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
* Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship is required for this position.
*To conform to U.S. Government Department of Defense regulations, 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.
Benefits:
401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
Healthcare Insurance: Medical, Dental and Vision
Other Insurance: Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, and Paid Bereavement Leave
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Performance Bonus
Incentive Unit Plan
Flexible Schedule
Lunches, Snacks, Events
- Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Salary
- $50,000 - $75,000 per year
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