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Technical Writer – SME

Technical WriterTechnical WriterOtherRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 1986H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Virginia

Posted

97 days ago

Salary

$45 - $60 / hour

Seniority

Lead

7 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

Technical Writer – SME

SSC

• 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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