Technical Proposal Writer

Posted Oct 11

Who we are:

Makpar is a small business specializing in modernizing IT infrastructure for the Federal government. Our service offerings include Cybersecurity, Cloud Migration, IT Project Management, Agile Transformation, DevSecOps, Identity Credentialing, Access Management (ICAM), and Health IT. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work™ certified three years in a row as voted by our employees, and we placed as a Fortune Top 100 Small Place to Work in 2020. In 2021 we were also recognized on the following lists: Inc Top 5000 and Inc Best in Business. In 2019, we were awarded the SBA Subcontractor of the Year Award (Region 3) for our work leading the development of the largest external user verification system within the Federal Government with over 23M users. 

Makpar is a team of innovators and consultants deploying cutting-edge technologies for the federal government. We help our clients achieve their business and operational goals by solving complex problems through experience and intellect and building sustainable solutions that last. If you are driven and looking to tackle complex and critical client challenges, Makpar can provide a dynamic, mission-focused, and rewarding environment for your professional growth.

The Position:

Makpar is seeking an experienced Technical Proposal Writer to plan, write, and deliver technical content for proposals submitted in response to Government solicitations. You will be responsible for developing and updating technical proposal content to convert technical concepts to compelling, compliant, and easy-to-understand content while adhering to industry and Makpar’s proposal-writing standards. The ideal candidate is expected to have a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience in technical proposal writing.

Role-Specific Duties

  • Excellent written communication skills: Ability to convey technical information clearly, concisely and with a flair for innovation concepts.
  • Strong research skills: Gathering and analyzing technical data to accurately document features and functionalities
  • Be able to write with a little marketing flair for creativity.
  • Be able to have a journalist flair and interview the Solution Architect to gather there over all win themes and story line for a proposal submittal
  • Have a clear understanding of the technical domain related to the service being documented
  • Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy, consistency, and the win- theme is shown throughout the documentation.
  • Editing and proofreading skills, be able to correct grammar, spelling, and punctuations error
  • Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to gather needed information to be successful
  • Being able to adhere to deadlines
  • Ability to learn new technologies that would help benefit our customers.
  • Finally, the goal is to have a final proposal submitted that decision makers/evaluators with different backgrounds and needs can understand that we understand their needs and have a clear innovative solution that will support them today and into the near future.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, computer science, or related fields, plus 5 years of relevant experience writing and working with technical SMEs to develop compelling and compliant technical proposal content.
  • Demonstrated experience writing technical responses for technical volumes of the proposal’s response.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Exchange, and Adobe Professional
  • Excellent and proven ability to initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
  • Possess strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to visualize information, and communication with multiple audiences. 
  • Self-starter; works effectively and productively with limited supervision.
  • Maintaining a strong work ethic and willingness to collaborate on a team is required.
  • Excellent time management and organization skills.
  • Solid ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and meet all deadlines.
  • US Citizenship or Green Card holders with at least 3 years of residence within the US.
  • Candidates will have to undergo public sector MBI Clearance.

Benefits

At Makpar Corporation, we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules, and a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy, and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits and creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive about achieving goals.

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