Senior Technical Writer

Mettle Ops • Madison Heights, MI

5d

About The Position

Create high-quality technical documentation and play a key role in our proposal development process. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical writing skills with the ability to collaborate on bid strategies and ensure compliant, competitive proposals. The successful candidate will have no less than ten (10) years of experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, and technical services within defense-related industries.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong command of grammar, style, and technical writing conventions
• Ability to create and format professional documents with consistent branding
• Experience with document version control and collaborative editing
• Skill in developing and formatting complex technical tables and graphics
• Ability to organize and structure large documents with appropriate navigation aids
• Knowledge of proposal styles, formats, and compliance requirements
• Strong research and information gathering techniques
• Excellent verbal communication for stakeholder interviews and team collaboration
• Time management skills to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in technical writing, with at least 5 years in proposal development
• Strong understanding of government or commercial procurement processes
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Experience with document design and layout best practices
• Proficiency with documentation tools and content management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent collaborative skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• Experience in defense proposal development
• Working experience in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Familiarity with ground combat vehicles, aerospace, automotive, and/or naval industries
• Knowledge of source selection procedures
• Experience with creating visual aids
• Experience technical authoring project management

Responsibilities

• Create and publish comprehensive technical documentation and reference materials
• Collect, interpret, and translate complex technical information into clear documentation for proposals and bids
• Participate actively in capture team strategy sessions, contributing insights on messaging and competitive positioning
• Ensure proposal strategies are effectively implemented through compelling written content
• Draft and refine technical sections of proposals, maintaining consistency with overall messaging
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather and validate technical information
• Maintain proposal compliance with all client requirements and specifications
• Participate in all phases of the proposal process, from kickoff to final submission
• Respond to technical questions during proposal development and review cycles
• Edit and proofread final documentation to ensure accuracy and readability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior