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Technical Writer (RFP Specialist) Contract Columbia, SC


Job Location:

Columbia, SC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Technical Writer (RFP Specialist)
Location: Columbia SC Hybrid (4 days in office 1 days remote).

Interview Process: 1 round Virtual/Online
Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type:
Contract
Experience Required:
04 Years

Candidate location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer (RFP Specialist) to support the development of Request for Proposals (RFPs) for complex technology and business projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical writing skills experience gathering requirements from stakeholders and the ability to create clear detailed and compliant procurement documents.
This role will work closely with project teams subject matter experts leadership and business stakeholders to develop comprehensive RFPs that accurately define project requirements deliverables evaluation criteria and procurement expectations.


Key Responsibilities:

Develop and write RFPs for multiple complex projects using established templates and standards.

Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and missing information.

Document project scope technical requirements staffing needs deliverables timelines and evaluation criteria.

Define mandatory requirements formatting guidelines page limits and scoring methodologies.

Review and document business needs and procurement requirements.

Gather information from SMEs leadership teams and historical project documentation.

Ensure RFPs comply with procurement standards and organizational requirements.

Create and maintain supporting documentation reports and visual materials.

Collaborate with project managers technical teams and leadership throughout the procurement process.

Manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.


Required Skills & Experience:

2 years of technical writing experience creating structured documentation and business materials.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including:

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Visio

Experience working with templates style guides and branding standards.

Strong documentation organization and attention-to-detail skills.

Ability to gather and document business and technical requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.


Preferred Skills:

Experience working with project teams leadership and cross-functional departments.

Previous public sector or government experience.

Experience supporting procurement or RFP development processes.

Experience with SharePoint Microsoft Project Access and other project management tools.

Experience in Medicaid healthcare claims systems or healthcare IT projects.

Experience documenting project management and business requirements.

Education
Bachelors degree



Required Skills:

Required Skills & Experience: 2 years of technical writing experience creating structured documentation and business materials. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Visio Experience working with templates style guides and branding standards. Strong documentation organization and attention-to-detail skills. Ability to gather and document business and technical requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.