By Light Professional IT Services
Technical Writer/Editor (Proposals) Job at By Light Professional IT Services in
By Light Professional IT Services, McLean, VA, United States, 22107
Content Summary: Technical Writer/Editor (Proposals) at McLean, for By Light Professional IT Services
Company Overview
By Light is hiring a Technical Writer/Editor of Proposals.
Responsibilities
- Proposal writing on responses to Federal Government IT, Cloud, and AI-related requirements, concurrent proposal section and volume development (i.e., technical proposals, White Papers, Requests for Information (RFIs)/Sources Sought, and other marketing materials).
- Develop draft outlines for proposal documents based on Federal Government solicitations – including Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) and Sources Sought requests.
- Produce structured written content of a technical and non-technical nature.
- Work in a highly collaborative environment to collect information and support strategy development.
- Ability to lead or support technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews and translate technical information into proposal content.
- Augmenting individual and teamwork with strong research capabilities using open source tools for Customer and opportunity specific analysis.
- Assist in producing other marketing collateral in support of sales activities.
- Developing graphic concepts to communicate technical and management processes, working closely with Graphics Specialist to support the message.
- Ensuring grammatical correctness and compliance of all written materials.
- Incorporating section reviews from other members of the team and resolving conflicts quickly.
- Editing, standardizing, and revising material prepared by other staff members.
Required Experience/Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong ability to write clearly and concisely with correct grammar and punctuation.
- Familiarity with Shipley model (color team process) of proposal development.
- Ability to work with a variety of people in a deadline-driven, high-accountability, team-oriented environment.
- Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail required.
- Ability to continually learn and adapt in a constantly evolving technology environment.
- Understanding of Federal Government procurement market is a requirement.
Preferred Experience/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years work experience as a Proposal Writer for U.S. Federal Government customers (or equivalent experience without a degree).
- Experience working in SharePoint a plus.
- Experience in selling IT services or other IT offerings preferred.
Special Requirements/Security Clearance
- By Light will provide a laptop and associated hardware and software.
- Core hours are 9am-5pm ET with flex time available and remote work options.
- Occasional evening or weekend work required based on project deadlines.