Senior Proposal Technical Writer

Strategic Operational Solutions•Ashburn, VA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc. (STOPSO) is seeking an experienced and versatile professional to take on the role of Senior Proposal Technical Writer . This position is critical in bridging the gap between technical solutions and persuasive communication to develop clear, compelling, and compliant proposals that effectively showcase our technical capabilities and solutions to potential clients. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of federal contracting, particularly with the Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Fed/Civ agencies, and will play a key role in both designing technical solutions and articulating them in proposal documents. Additionally, the candidate should have the ability to understand technical concepts and with support from technical subject matter experts, ensuring that proposals meet technical requirements. This role reports into the Strategic Capture & Proposal team and offers the opportunity for a remote work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in a technical discipline or Communications/ Business/ English/ Language degree
Eight or more years of demonstrable success supporting in a proposal writing role, with at least three years of experience writing technical proposal sections
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in the following technical disciplines: cybersecurity, cloud solutions, data analytics, enterprise IT modernization, software development and integration, network engineering and operations, systems engineering, risk management and compliance
Deep knowledge of the business development lifecycle and Shipley processes
Strong presenter capability and effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience in facilitating strategy, solutions, and storyboard sessions
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and successfully under conditions of multiple efforts, deadlines, and changing priorities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint
Excellent work ethic, time management, and organizational skills
Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet internal/external deadlines
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Technical discipline
An active APMP member/APMP Certification

Responsibilities

Proposal Writing & Development: Write and edit technical sections of proposals, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with RFP requirements
Develop content that effectively communicates complex technical concepts and solutions in a way that is accessible to non-technical stakeholders
Tailor content to address client needs, demonstrating a deep understanding of their challenges and how our solutions address them
Supporting the Technical Solution Design: Support the design and development of technical solutions in response to RFP/RFQ requirements, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational capabilities
Collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to conceptualize and document innovative solutions that address complex challenges
Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with business development, capture managers, and technical SMEs and proposal team, to gather the necessary information and insights for proposal development
Coordinate with graphic designers to ensure that visuals and graphics complement and enhance the written content
Participate in proposal strategy sessions and contribute to the development of win themes, value propositions, and key messaging
Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that all written content is compliant with RFP/RFQ requirements and follows the company's style guide and branding standards
Conduct thorough reviews of proposals for grammar, punctuation, and technical accuracy
Edit and proofread content provided by SMEs, ensuring consistency and clarity throughout the document
Content Management: Maintain and update a library of proposal content, including technical solutions and boilerplate language
Develop and manage templates and other tools to streamline the proposal development process
Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry best practices in proposal writing and technical communication
Provide feedback and suggestions for improving proposal processes, tools, and content quality