State/local government Technical Writer
About The Position
NTT DATA is seeking a State/local government Technical Writer to join their team in Plano, Texas. This role will report to the Business Development Senior Director and will be responsible for supporting the development of high-quality, compliant, and compelling technical deliverables and proposals for state and local government clients. The focus will be on authoring and editing technical content for consulting services in areas such as Strategy, Project/Program Management (PMO), Quality Assurance (QA), Data & Analytics, and IT services. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer experienced in government consulting and procurements (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), capable of translating complex technical and operational concepts into clear, persuasive narratives that align with client requirements and evaluation criteria. The role operates in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, requiring close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Fluency in English
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field or a minimum of 10 years tech writing in a professional setting
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in technical writing
- Minimum 1 year experience writing for state or local government deliverables, proposals, and solicitation documents
- Minimum 3+ years of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Nice To Haves
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
- Ability to understand and write about technical and consulting services topics
- Experience working in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment
- Experience in consulting or professional services firms
- Familiarity with consulting services including Strategy and Transformation Initiatives, Project/Program Management (PMO) frameworks, Quality Assurance and testing methodologies, Data & Analytics solutions, and IT services.
- Knowledge of proposal methodologies (e.g., Shipley, APMP best practices)
- Experience developing cooperative purchasing agreements
- APMP certification (Foundation or Practitioner) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and tailor proposal content for state government deliverables and solicitations.
- Ensure content is compliant with requirements and specific instructions.
- Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across Strategy, PMO, QA, Data, and IT teams.
- Translate technical input into clear, structured, and compelling narratives.
- Participate in strategy sessions, storyboarding, and review cycles.
- Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and formatting across all document sections.
- Apply best practices in proposal writing, including win themes and value propositions.
- Edit and proofread documents for clarity, grammar, and compliance.
- Identify opportunities to improve content efficiency and quality.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
- flexible spending or health savings account
- life and AD&D insurance
- short and long term disability coverage
- paid time off
- employee assistance
- participation in a 401k program with company match
- additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
