Proposal & Capture Strategist

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2’s AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains.

The Growth Team drives CX2’s growth by leading the strategy, development, and delivery of winning proposals. We partner closely with teams across the business—including growth, legal, finance, engineering, program management, and executive leadership—to pursue and secure major new opportunities.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Proposal & Capture Strategist to join our fast-growing Growth team in El Segundo. This role sits at the core of CX2’s growth engine, blending project management, strategy, and storytelling. You’ll craft compelling content, guide capture and pricing strategies, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to win new business. Success in this role requires agility in a fast-paced environment, strong writing skills, and the ability to bring clarity and structure to complex pursuits.

• Write persuasive narratives and create proposal materials that drive business growth.
• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to develop capture strategies and produce proposals, white papers, and supporting materials.
• Manage and author responses to government and customer requests, including proposals, quotes, and information packages.
• Build and refine strategic pricing models across CX2’s products and business lines.
• Own and continuously improve the proposal development process.
• Curate and maintain a content library of reusable prose, briefs, and graphics.
• Work closely with engineering teams to accurately represent CX2’s technical capabilities.
• Track, assess, and flag new business opportunities to leadership.

• A minimum of two years' experience producing high-quality, written content under tight deadlines.
• A minimum of two years' experience with government solicitation processes.
• Prior experience building structure and process in high-growth or dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across diverse functions (design, engineering, program management, supply chain, finance).
• An ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance preferred.

• To Conform to US Government Regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or National or U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Note: Those currently on OPTs and/or H1Bs do not currently qualify for ITAR. Learn more about the ITAR here.

• Competitive salary, stock options and benefits, including health, vision and dental.
• 401K enrollment at 90 days.
• Generous PTO + most Federal Holidays observed.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• High levels of responsibility and autonomy.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Access to the hardest problems in electronic warfare.

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company securing spectrum dominance for the United States and its allies. We build AI-enabled hardware and software platforms to detect, disrupt, and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea, and space. Our systems are deployed in the most contested operational environments in the world. We’re backed by leading venture investors in the defense ecosystem and led by founders with track records at Meta, SpaceX, Epirus, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

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