Senior Technical Writer - Federal Proposals & IT Solutions

microhealthllc; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroHealth LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to produce clear, compliant documentation for federal, state, and local government bids. You will work closely with technical SMEs, engineers, and proposal leadership to capture IT solutions—cloud, cybersecurity, software development, infrastructure, or data/AI—in writing that is technically precise and persuasive to government evaluators.

The role owns significant sections of proposal volumes and technical documentation, guides junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, CS, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience as a technical writer, with government proposals or technical documentation.
• Ability to translate complex IT concepts into clear, evaluator-friendly writing.
• Strong editing and proofreading with high technical accuracy and detail.
• Familiarity with government solicitation structures (L/M, PWS/SOW).
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat; knowledge of SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and finalize technical content for proposal volumes (technical approach, solution architecture, management approach, staffing plans, past performance) in response to government RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Interview and collaborate with Technical SMEs and engineers to accurately capture and translate complex technical solutions into clear, well-organized written content.
• Develop supporting technical documentation such as system descriptions, process narratives, technical diagrams captions, and solution summaries.
• Build and maintain compliance matrices, ensuring all technical content directly addresses Sections L (Instructions) and M (Evaluation Criteria) requirements.
• Independently manage the writing and editing of assigned proposal sections against the proposal schedule, escalating risks or delays proactively.
• Ensure consistency of terminology, voice, and formatting across technical content, aligning with established win themes and style guides.
• Participate in and incorporate feedback from color team reviews (Pink/Red/Gold Team) into revised drafts.
• Collaborate with graphics/desktop publishing resources to ensure technical narrative and visuals are integrated effectively.
• Maintain and contribute to a reusable technical content library, boilerplate language, and templates to support proposal efficiency across pursuits.
• Review and quality-check technical content produced by junior writers or SMEs for clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
• Support post-submission efforts, including responses to Evaluation Notices (ENs), Clarification Requests, Discussions, and Best and Final Offer (BAFO) submissions.
• Handle sensitive technical, proprietary, and customer data appropriately throughout the writing process, complying with customer-specific requirements — including any AI usage restrictions for government customers — and escalating questions rather than assuming.

Skills

Editing & proofreading

Technical writing

Multitasking under deadlines

SME collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, CS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

MicroHealth LLC is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to produce clear, compliant documentation for federal, state, and local government bids. You will work closely with technical SMEs, engineers, and proposal leadership to capture IT solutions—cloud, cybersecurity, software development, infrastructure, or data/AI—in writing that is technically precise and persuasive to government evaluators.

The role owns significant sections of proposal volumes and technical documentation, guides junior