Technical Writer (Administrator IV)

MDH Deputy Secretary for Operations; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Health's Office of Contract Management Procurement seeks a Technical Writer (Administrator IV) to research, develop, and write complex technical specifications for RFPs and solicitation documents. This hybrid role emphasizes advanced science and technology writing and close collaboration with program representatives.

The position requires interpreting Maryland procurement regulations and translating them into clear guidance across the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience, or equivalent substitutions with education or military service.
• Technical writing experience, preferably in procurement, contracting, or government operations.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools.
• Experience interpreting complex regulations and translating them into clear guidance.
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and workflow processes.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and write technical specifications for complex requests for proposals and solicitation documents.
• Collaborate with departmental program representatives and ensure documentation complies with Maryland procurement regulations.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory interpretation

Content management systems

Version control

Job description

The Technical Writer (Administrator IV) is a hybrid position within the Maryland Department of Health's Office of Contract Management Procurement, specializing in researching, developing, and writing technical specifications for complex requests for proposals and solicitation documents. The role requires advanced writing expertise in science and technology, collaboration with departmental program representatives, and knowledge of Maryland state procurement regulations to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key qualifications

• Six years of administrative staff or professional work experience, or equivalent substitutions with education or military service
• Technical writing experience, preferably in procurement, contracting, or government operations
• Ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Familiarity with content management systems and version control tools
• Experience interpreting complex regulations and translating them into clear guidance
• Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and workflow processes