Technical Writer - New College Graduate

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Virginia is seeking a Technical Writer to create documentation for IT systems. This role involves developing proposals for clients and requires excellent communication skills. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to secure a Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include collaborating with experts and maintaining strict deadlines. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to project success in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• 0+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal materials.
• Learn the Federal procurement and contracting process.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to document proposal details.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Excellent time management and organization skills

Ability to grasp new concepts quickly

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Technical Writer to support our highly technical engineering teams worldwide. The technical writer will be responsible for creating clear and comprehensive design and test documentation for our cloud, hybrid, and private IT systems. The candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, enabling them to translate complex technical information into user‑friendly documents. It is essential that the candidate is a U.S. citizen and is able to obtain and maintain a U.S. federal government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

As a technical / proposal writer in the Proposal Center of Excellence, and within the broader marketing and communications function, you will develop complex proposals for government and commercial clients. Successful proposals are what win the work that M.C. Dean performs, which means that you will be at the forefront of determining the company’s future growth and direction. Specifically, you will have the opportunity to:

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal materials in response to client requests and requirements while meeting established schedules and deadlines
• Learn the Federal procurement and contracting process
• Work to develop solutions to the challenges and requirements of some of the largest businesses, organizations, and Federal agencies in the world.
• Create strategies for addressing business challenges and opportunities
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across a range of specialized business units to research and document proposal details and to create winning responses while learning first‑hand how work is performed
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• 0+ years’ relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and write about complex subject matter
• Excellent time management and organization skills, handling multiple simultaneous projects with stringent deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people with a variety of skills, experience, and personalities

DESIRED SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in:

• English/Literature or similar
• Politic Science or similar
• Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or similar

Involvement with:

• Student newspapers or other publications
• Research journals

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.