Company Overview

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our success starts and ends with our people, so we built a company where great people can do great things, with the resources and autonomy to make decisions that transform organizations. We operate as one team of diverse people, united by a passion for continuous growth and optimization. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. www.validatek.com

Summary

The Proposal Technical Writer will join a growing bid team of proposal managers, technical writers, proposal analysts, and graphic designers. This role works closely with proposal managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to craft proposals for Information Technology (IT) projects. The Proposal Technical Writer is the driving force behind gathering technical information from our subject matter experts (SMEs) and crafting responses that transform dry technical information into effective proposals.

This position requires a collaborative team member who can effectively work across all levels of ValidaTek, gathering information and producing critical content under tight deadlines. The candidate must be able to proactively engage with key stakeholders to ensure that all written content is appropriate and created at the highest quality standards, while maintaining complete accuracy and proper handling of sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with proposal team to identify and develop required content for responses
• Analyze Government requirements and write technical and management solutions, including past performance and contract experience
• Interview and collaborate with technical resources and SMEs on technical and management topics to develop compliant and compelling response narrative
• Collect, integrate, and validate the quality of content from technical specialists and/or consultants
• Identify and rework existing content where relevant
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize impact of information provided
• Cross-reference proposal writing to the solicitation requirements and track compliance with all requirements
• Deliver completed written proposal responses to the Proposal Manager in accordance with deadlines, escalating issues as required
• Proactively cultivate internal network of SMEs
• Maintain technical knowledge by maintaining knowledge stores of reusable content

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred to include a technical concentration
• At least five years of technical writing experience supporting FAR-based acquisitions

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrated mastery of written English, including spelling, composition, and grammar
• General knowledge of IT concepts, technologies, and methodologies, such as networks, cyber security, systems engineering, software development, cloud computing, service desk management, ITIL, DevOps, Agile, and SDLC
• Ability to demonstrate technical aptitude and to synthesize technical information
• Demonstrated ability to grasp technical concepts and translate to compelling, understandable documents for both technical and non-technical readers
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to support and meet dynamic and tight deadlines, including occasional nights and weekends
• Ability to plan and prioritize strategically
• Very strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of personnel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to multitask with high-priority demands in an intense, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to think critically and draw from multiple resources to create unified and persuasive documents
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Advanced MS Word skills
• Experience with all other MS Office applications
• Must be willing and able to provide after hours and weekend support as needed

Please Note: 

The interview process for this opportunity involves a writing assessment at the time of the interview. This assessment is used to determine trainability and the overall fitness of the candidate, including advanced Microsoft Word skills.

EEO Statement

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.