Technical Writer – SME
Location
Virginia
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$45 - $60 / hour
7 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish
Job Description
• Provide on-demand technical writing and proposal support on a 1099 basis
• Support RFP/RFQ responses, technical narratives, compliance documentation, capability statements, SOPs, and business development materials aligned to SSC’s core service offerings
• Develop clear, compliant, and evaluator-friendly technical narratives for federal, state, and commercial solicitations
• Translate complex PMO, logistics, facilities O&M, and administrative support concepts into concise, structured proposal content
• Own document structure, formatting, and presentation
• Collaborate with SSC leadership, operations, and business development teams to extract SME-level input
• Support post-award documentation, transition plans, and client-facing technical materials as needed.
Job Requirements
- 7+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting service-based government contracts
- Proven ability to function as a subject matter partner, not just a content editor
- Strong SME interview and synthesis skills
- Exceptional formatting and document design skills, including: Advanced Microsoft Word (styles, section breaks, TOCs, cross-references)
- Compliance matrices and requirement crosswalks
- High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and collaborative document platforms
- Technology tools savvy: experienced using proposal development tools, document management systems, and collaboration platforms to support fast-paced proposal environments
- Exceptional written communication with a focus on clarity, structure, and compliance
- Strong time management and ability to support proposal surge environments
- Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight.
Benefits
- Bonus Potential: Award-based bonus tied to successful contract wins
- Flexible, as-needed engagement aligned to proposal volume
- Opportunity for long-term, recurring work with SSC
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