SSC · 18 hours ago
Technical Writer-SME (1099 Consultant)
Sterile Services Co. (SSC) is a mission-focused services company supporting federal, state, and commercial clients in highly regulated environments. SSC is seeking an experienced part-time Technical Writer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide on-demand technical writing and proposal support, focusing on compliance-driven environments and government contracts.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Develop clear, compliant, and evaluator-friendly technical narratives for federal, state, and commercial solicitations
Translate complex PMO, logistics, facilities O&M, and administrative support concepts into concise, structured proposal content
Own document structure, formatting, and presentation, ensuring materials are clean, professional, and evaluator-ready
Apply and enforce style guides, templates, headings, tables, callouts, page limits, and section numbering
Support proposal sections including:
Technical and management approaches
Staffing and labor narratives
Transition-in and phase-in plans
Past performance write-ups
Compliance matrices and crosswalks
Draft and refine capability statements, white papers, case studies, and executive summaries
Collaborate with SSC leadership, operations, and business development teams to extract SME-level input
Ensure strict alignment with solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements
Utilize modern technology tools (document management systems, collaboration platforms, proposal tools) to improve efficiency and accuracy
Support post-award documentation, transition plans, and client-facing technical materials as needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting service-based government contracts
Proven ability to function as a subject matter partner, not just a content editor
Strong SME interview and synthesis skills
Exceptional formatting and document design skills, including:
Advanced Microsoft Word (styles, section breaks, TOCs, cross-references)
Tables, charts, and structured layouts for evaluators
Compliance matrices and requirement crosswalks
High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and collaborative document platforms
Technology tools savvy: experienced using proposal development tools, document management systems, and collaboration platforms to support fast-paced proposal environments
Exceptional written communication with a focus on clarity, structure, and compliance
Strong time management and ability to support proposal surge environments
Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight
Benefits
Bonus Potential: Award-based bonus tied to successful contract wins
Flexible, as-needed engagement aligned to proposal volume
Opportunity for long-term, recurring work with SSC
Company
SSC
Providing products and services in Information Technology (IT), Supply Chain & Logistics, Human Resources & Administrative Support, and other Professional Services within the federal market, enabling our customers to focus on mission priorities.
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Funding
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