Sr Technical Writer (1153001)

The Judge Group; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

401K

Job summary

Supporting Federal Agency is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join the proposal team. You will lead major sections of government-sponsored proposals, working with engineers and leadership to craft compelling, compliant responses.

You will edit, finalize technical content, build compliant sections, and ensure alignment with Sections L/M, PWS/SOW/SOO. Hybrid work arrangement in Tysons Corner, VA area is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical writing experience, including government proposals.
• Strong understanding of government solicitation structure (L/M, PWS/SOW/SOO).
• Ability to explain complex IT topics in evaluator-friendly language.
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and finalize proposal sections for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Interview technical subject matter experts and translate IT solutions into clear writing.
• Maintain compliance matrices ensuring all requirements are addressed.
• Manage sections against proposal schedule and flag risks early.
• Participate in color team reviews and incorporate feedback into drafts.
• Collaborate with graphics/desktop publishing to align text and visuals.
• Maintain content libraries of boilerplate and templates.
• Review junior authors' work for accuracy and compliance.
• Support post-submission activities such as clarifications and revisions.

Skills

Technical writing

Government proposals

Editing and proofreading

Interview SMEs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Company: Supporting Federal Agency

Location

Tysons Corner, VA

Salary

$100,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually

Position

Technical Writer with Proposal experience.

Location: Hybrid remote/Vienna, VA

Benefits

Health, 401K

Our client, a growing federal IT and health IT contractor, is looking for a Senior Technical Writer to join its proposal team. You will write and own major sections of proposals responding to federal, state, and local government solicitations, working directly with engineers, technical experts, and proposal leadership.

What You Will Do

• Write, edit, and finalize proposal sections including technical approach, management approach, staffing plans, and past performance for RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
• Interview technical subject matter experts and turn complex IT solutions (cloud, cybersecurity, software development, infrastructure, data/AI) into clear, persuasive writing
• Build and maintain compliance matrices so every requirement in Sections L and M is addressed
• Manage your assigned sections against the proposal schedule and flag risks early
• Take part in color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and work feedback into revised drafts
• Work with graphics and desktop publishing so text and visuals fit together
• Maintain a reusable library of technical content, boilerplate, and templates
• Review work from junior writers and technical contributors for accuracy and compliance
• Support post-submission work such as evaluation notices, clarification requests, and final proposal revisions
• Handle proprietary and customer data carefully, including following any customer limits on AI tools

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of technical writing experience, including substantial government proposal work
• Strong understanding of government solicitation structure (Sections L/M, PWS/SOW/SOO)
• Proven ability to explain complex IT topics in clear, evaluator-friendly language
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments under firm deadlines