Technical Writer
Guidehouse
US - AL, Huntsville
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeExecutive
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
The Technical writer will have a background in areas of design, engineering, and construction documents. The Technical Writer develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposal solicitations, technical specifications, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment, receives assignment from supervisor, observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. The technical writer will work with the team to develop and define requirements by interfacing with the program/project manager, engineers. The technical writer will be familiar with product technologies, characteristics, production methods, and will reviews manufacturer’s trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment. The general responsibilities of the Technical Writer are as follows, to include but not limited to:
Create Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) using customized organizational templates.
Writes, edits, reviews & organizes all technical written materials including organization of key sections, tables, exhibits, and attachments, providing graphic/layout assistance to help ensure that a quality proposal is received.
Proof, standardize and edit solicitation sections written by peers and other writers on the proposal team.
Work closely with the Facilities and Logistics Services Support Team in coordination of deadlines and delivery schedules.
Help create presentations and format and prepare documents for executive level presentations by peers.
Create and update content for Brochures, Briefings, Technical papers, and corporate website.
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree; additional FOUR (4) years of relevant experience may be used in lieu of degree
FOUR (4) or more years of experience writing proposals for Federal government work
Understanding of request for information (RFI)/request for proposal (RFP)/government acquisition contract (GWAC)/statement of work (SOW)/performance work statement (PWS) and other Federal government processes
Non-disclosure agreement will be required
What Would Be Nice To Have:
FIVE (5) years of proficiency in writing and editing skills using MS Office
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Ability to multi-task, prioritize staff requests, and set expectations
Attention to detail and effective professional correspondence
Self-sufficient and resourceful, and able to work independently and take ownership of the project
Ability to work under tight deadlines
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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