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Technical Writer - Federal Data & Analytics Proposals

Full Tilt Data, LLC
Des Moines, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2026 CLOSED ON 10/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer - Federal Data & Analytics Proposals position at Full Tilt Data, LLC?

Full Tilt Data, LLC is a trusted data, analytics, and IT consulting firm specializing is health related services for the federal government. Established in 2023 by a group of founders that bring 15 years of industry experience. We are passionate about harnessing the power of data through our comprehensive data management solutions. We mobilize the right people, skills, and technologies to help all types of organizations and companies improve their performance and data management.

Position Summary

We are looking for a technical writer with federal experience to support proposal development and technical documentation. The position may be structured as either part-time W-2 employment or a 1099 contract, based on candidate preference and fit. Please indicate your preference when you apply. This role is ideal for someone who understands federal acquisition processes and can translate complex data and cloud concepts into clear, compliant, and persuasive written material.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, edit, and format proposal volumes (technical, management, past performance) in response to federal RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs involving data platform, cloud migration, and analytics solutions
  • Translate technical input from data architects, engineers, and cloud SMEs into clear, compelling proposal narrative
  • Write and maintain technical documentation such as system architecture descriptions, data migration plans, SOPs, capability statements, and white papers covering data platforms, cloud environments (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP GovCloud), and analytics/visualization tools
  • Accurately convey technical concepts, including data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, interoperability, data governance, and BI/visualization platforms, without oversimplifying or misrepresenting capability
  • Collaborate with SMEs, capture managers, and program staff to gather and synthesize input
  • Maintain consistency in tone, style, and terminology across documents (per style guide)
  • Support proposal color team reviews (Pink/Red/Gold Team edits)
  • Track and manage documentation version control and submission deadlines

Required Qualifications

  • 3 years of experience as a technical or proposal writer, with direct experience supporting federal contracts
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and accurately convey unfamiliar technical subject matter based on SME input
  • Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, Shipley or similar proposal methodologies, and federal solicitation structures
  • Strong command of grammar, structure, and plain-language writing principles
  • Experience with Microsoft Word/SharePoint; familiarity with Adobe/desktop publishing a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Comfort working with and writing about data/cloud technical content (data warehousing, cloud migration, analytics, or similar)
  • Experience writing proposals or documentation for data platform, cloud migration, or analytics/BI engagements specifically
  • Familiarity with federal cloud environments (GovCloud, FedRAMP) and data governance/interoperability requirements
  • Experience with a specific agency or sector (DoD, DHS, HHS, GSA, etc.)
  • Writing samples demonstrating technical/data-focused federal proposal work

The salary range provided represents the estimated compensation for new hires in this position, applicable across all locations. Actual offers may vary based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and market conditions. Full Tilt Data complements its base salary offering with a competitive package that includes health benefits, discretionary bonuses, and reimbursement for professional development and training.

Full Tilt Data provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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