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BizFirst LLC · 4 months ago

Senior Technical Writer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BizFirst LLC is a pioneering US-owned company that bridges the gap between job seekers and employers in various sectors. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead proposal and program documentation for the Department of Homeland Security's Program Accountability and Risk Management initiative, collaborating with stakeholders to produce clear and compliant documents.

Staffing & Recruiting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

The Senior Technical Writer serves as the lead for writing and editing activities and oversees the efforts of less senior staff

Lead the planning, development, and delivery of proposal volumes, plans, and program artifacts that align to DHS and PARM expectations for clarity, accuracy, and compliance

Develop and maintain document outlines, style guides, templates, and content libraries to drive consistency and reusability across proposal and program documentation

Gather inputs from technical, acquisition, and management stakeholders, translate complex information into plain language, and ensure that narratives address evaluation criteria and performance outcomes

Edit for structure, grammar, and readability, apply consistent voice and formatting, and incorporate graphics, tables, and references that improve comprehension

Manage version control, schedules, and review cycles, track and adjudicate comments, and ensure timely production of compliant deliverables

Collaborate with capture, pricing, and solution teams to align technical, management, staffing, and past performance narratives with win themes and differentiators

Ensure that all documents meet security, governance, and records management requirements and that sensitive information is handled appropriately

Provide day to day guidance and quality checks for junior writers and coordinators and ensure a high standard of work across all assigned staff

Qualification

Editing skillsProposal developmentTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeCoachingInterpersonal communicationMentoringAttention to detail

Required

MA or MS degree

More than 10 years of technical writing and editing experience supporting federal proposals and programs

Current Secret clearance or higher

Demonstrated experience overseeing the work of less senior staff and taking responsibility for the quality of deliverables across a project

Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail, organization, and collaboration

US citizenship

Preferred

Experience with DHS acquisition and governance processes and familiarity with PARM oversight expectations

Background supporting proposal development, program documentation, and stakeholder communications for federal agencies

Ability to structure complex technical and management content into clear, logically organized documents that meet evaluation and compliance requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools used for document development, version control, and review workflows

Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to coach and mentor junior staff