Jr. Technical/Proposal Writer at Trace Systems

Job Description

Jr. Technical/Proposal Writer at Trace Systems

Trace Systems is hiring a Jr. Technical/Proposal Writer. The technical writer leads or supports development of content by creating content around services and solutions in response to government proposal requirements. This position will work across multiple technology and capability areas, as well as with multiple functional organizations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide professional technical writing and editing services in response to government proposal requirements

• Assess and understand government RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, or other solicitation documentation for technical response requirements

• Develop original technical content for proposals and documentation libraries for existing technologies and service offerings by interviewing SMEs as needed

• Research, analyze, and identify relevant company proposal materials and program intelligence that can be adapted to writing assignments

• Write clear, persuasive content based on based on knowledge, research, and input from SMEs

• Work with different technical teams, functional teams, and proposal management to develop, write, and/or edit technical documents in accordance with government requirements

• Research and gather technical and background information from multiple sources for inclusion in proposal responses

• Manage and coordinate data calls to and from SMEs, internal contributors, and subcontractors

• Ensure that requirements are met, and documentation is clear, concise, and understandable

• Review content for compliance, quality, and accuracy

• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least a minimum of three (3) years relevant writing and editing experience

• Ability to write and edit technical documentation with inputs and information from technical SMEs, BD, Proposal, Functional, and Executive teams

• Expertise in assessing technical information and writing content suited to a general or specific audience as required

• Experience interviewing SMEs and translating technical jargon

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced desktop publishing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat

• Experience working with DoD contracting

• Understanding of concepts including tactical communications, information technology, and information assurance

• Experience with work breakdown structures and project staffing/consulting rate structures as it relates to proposal development

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Problem solving, organization, and time management skills to balance and prioritize work

• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editorial skills in English

• Excellent time management, communication, and collaboration skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree 

Trace Systems

Trace Systems, headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, was founded to support and defend our nation’s security interests at home and abroad–– whenever and wherever. We provide cybersecurity, intelligence, communications, networking and information technology services, systems, and solutions to the United States Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Department of Homeland Security.