We are seeking a seasoned Technical Proposal Writer to join our expanding team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our operations and sales teams to craft comprehensive and compelling responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Your mission will be to ensure our proposals are not only compliant with requirements but also capture the attention of prospective clients by articulating our strengths, differentiators, and value propositions effectively.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of a coherent storyline that presents our company’s strengths, differentiators, and value proposition clearly and concisely.
- Collaborate closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), solution architects (SAs), and other teams to translate technical concepts into compelling written content.
- Conduct interviews with SMEs/SAs to translate solution ideas into accessible language, utilizing graphics effectively to support textual content.
- Work closely with the proposal manager, editors, SMEs, and graphics/production teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposal content.
- Complete assigned proposal sections promptly with minimal rewrites, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project deliverables.
- Write proposal sections across various technical areas as needed, ensuring consistency in messaging and adherence to RFP guidelines.
- Read and analyze RFPs thoroughly to develop technical proposal content that meets specific requirements.
- Provide detailed editing support for developed sections, ensuring clarity, coherence, and compliance.
- Create and draft initial graphs, charts, and visual aids to enhance technical proposals.
- Support proposal operations by participating in kick-offs, reviews, and other related activities.
- Organize and prepare information and data for use in a variety of complex technical proposals and publications, leveraging deep subject matter expertise.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Technical Writing, Communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical proposal writing, supporting responses to RFP opportunities, with specific experience in government proposals.
- Proficiency in technical areas such as application development, information technology, cybersecurity, cloud computing, Big Data, or related fields is essential.
- At least 3 years of experience producing technical publications.
- Ability to create content tailored to diverse use cases, varying objectives, and specific requirements.
- Strong grasp of technical writing principles, practices, and standards.
- Familiarity with the service and solution industry and ability to write effectively for the US market.
- Experience in preparing documentation with minimal input from subject matter experts, such as design engineers and program managers.
- Understanding of internal technical reference documentation, including data libraries, training materials, and process/procedure guides.
Equal Opportunity Employer
System Soft Technologies is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.