Proposal Technical Writer

Fairfax, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary:The Proposal Technical Writer will play a critical role in crafting winning proposals for DoD and federal contracts. This position requires a blend of technical writing expertise program/project management knowledge IT proficiency and cybersecurity acumen to translate complex technical concepts into clear persuasive content. The ideal candidate will support cross-functional teams in responding to RFPs RFIs and other solicitation documents while ensuring alignment with DoD standards and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) in program/project management IT and cybersecurity to gather analyze and synthesize technical information for proposals.
Develop and write technical sections of proposals including executive summaries technical approaches management plans risk assessments and compliance matrices.
Ensure proposal content adheres to DoD directives (e.g. DFARS FAR) cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CMMC) and IT standards (e.g. cloud computing systems integration).
Edit and refine proposal drafts for clarity consistency grammar and compliance with solicitation requirements.
Conduct research on emerging technologies threats and best practices in IT and cybersecurity to enhance proposal quality.
Manage and support proposal strategy sessions storyboarding and color team reviews.
Manage proposal timelines coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and track revisions using tools like SharePoint/TEAMS or proposal management software.
Assist in developing graphics diagrams and visuals to illustrate technical concepts (e.g. system architectures project timelines).
Maintain a library of reusable proposal content templates and boilerplate materials focused on DoD/IT/cybersecurity topics.
Utilize AI background and understanding to support proposal development capabilities and compliance matrices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Technical Writing English Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in proposal development for federal or DoD contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of program/project management principles (e.g. PMP certification or equivalent experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies).
Strong understanding of IT concepts including software development network infrastructure cloud services (e.g. AWS Azure) and systems engineering.
Expertise in cybersecurity domains such as risk management vulnerability assessments encryption and compliance with standards like NIST 800-53 or DoD RMF.
Familiarity with federal acquisition processes including RFP analysis and proposal compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams SharePoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret or higher preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) and PMP CISSP or CompTIA Security.
Experience with DoD-specific tools or platforms (e.g. GovWin eBuy).
Prior work in a federal contracting environment supporting agencies like the DoD DHS or intelligence community.
Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Job Summary:The Proposal Technical Writer will play a critical role in crafting winning proposals for DoD and federal contracts. This position requires a blend of technical writing expertise program/project management knowledge IT proficiency and cybersecurity acumen to translate complex technical c...

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) in program/project management IT and cybersecurity to gather analyze and synthesize technical information for proposals.
Develop and write technical sections of proposals including executive summaries technical approaches management plans risk assessments and compliance matrices.
Ensure proposal content adheres to DoD directives (e.g. DFARS FAR) cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CMMC) and IT standards (e.g. cloud computing systems integration).
Edit and refine proposal drafts for clarity consistency grammar and compliance with solicitation requirements.
Conduct research on emerging technologies threats and best practices in IT and cybersecurity to enhance proposal quality.
Manage and support proposal strategy sessions storyboarding and color team reviews.
Manage proposal timelines coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders and track revisions using tools like SharePoint/TEAMS or proposal management software.
Assist in developing graphics diagrams and visuals to illustrate technical concepts (e.g. system architectures project timelines).
Maintain a library of reusable proposal content templates and boilerplate materials focused on DoD/IT/cybersecurity topics.
Utilize AI background and understanding to support proposal development capabilities and compliance matrices.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Technical Writing English Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in proposal development for federal or DoD contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of program/project management principles (e.g. PMP certification or equivalent experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies).
Strong understanding of IT concepts including software development network infrastructure cloud services (e.g. AWS Azure) and systems engineering.
Expertise in cybersecurity domains such as risk management vulnerability assessments encryption and compliance with standards like NIST 800-53 or DoD RMF.
Familiarity with federal acquisition processes including RFP analysis and proposal compliance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Teams SharePoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (Secret or higher preferred).

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications such as APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) and PMP CISSP or CompTIA Security.
Experience with DoD-specific tools or platforms (e.g. GovWin eBuy).
Prior work in a federal contracting environment supporting agencies like the DoD DHS or intelligence community.
Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple proposals under tight deadlines.

Required Experience:

Senior IC