Senior Technical Writer

LCG, Inc. provides insight into the impact of public programs that advance our society. For more than 20 years, LCG, Inc. has been a leading provider of technology-based consulting services, biomedical research support, grants management, decision analytics, software engineering and IT operations that enhance the transparency, efficiency, and empowerment of programs with health and science missions

Job Title: Senior Technical Writer

Job Overview: LCG is seeking a Senior Technical Writer is responsible for producing clear, accurate, and compliant technical content that supports proposal responses in the federal contracting space. Working closely with proposal managers, solution architects, and technical subject matter experts (SMEs), this position transforms complex technical input into well-structured written narratives suitable for both technical and non-technical reviewers. The role includes contributing to knowledge management efforts and helping develop reusable content for future proposals and business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Narrative Development

• Lead the development of technical narrative sections for federal proposals by interpreting and synthesizing inputs from solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, DevOps specialists, and program managers.
• Attend and actively participate in technical solutioning and strategy sessions to gain an understanding of proposed solutions, services, and delivery methodologies.
• Translate abstract or highly specialized technical content (e.g., microservices, CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, zero-trust architecture) into clear, concise, and customer-focused narrative that aligns with solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Create initial draft responses that meet compliance guidelines, incorporate technical features and benefits, and highlight differentiators and win themes aligned with the proposal strategy.
• Develop annotated outlines and response templates that structure the narrative flow and ensure consistency across sections.
• Perform detailed compliance reviews on technical content to verify alignment with RFP instructions (e.g., Section L and M), including page limits, font requirements, and required attachments or cross-references.
• Tailor boilerplate or reusable technical content to the specifics of each opportunity, ensuring accuracy and relevancy.
• Support the integration of graphics, tables, workflows, and process diagrams to enhance clarity and visual appeal of complex information.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Proposal Managers to understand submission timelines, section ownership, review schedules, and proposal themes.
• Coordinate directly with technical contributors (e.g., SMEs, developers, system architects) to gather detailed information, clarify technical concepts, and verify solution accuracy.
• Conduct one-on-one or group interviews with SMEs to extract critical technical input when written content is unavailable or incomplete.
• Facilitate iterative content review cycles, manage redlines, and incorporate reviewer feedback from color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold, etc.) to progressively mature draft content.
• Work with capture teams and BD leads to align technical narratives with capture strategies and customer-specific concerns.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and proposal staff to ensure effective communication and translation of technical value propositions.

Content Management and Process Support

• Track and maintain version control of technical proposal content throughout the lifecycle of each submission using naming conventions and versioning protocols.
• Use collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive) to manage content repositories and ensure document security, accessibility, and organization.
• Support content planning meetings by preparing outlines, identifying content gaps, and recommending reusable elements.
• Develop and maintain internal content tools such as compliance matrices, response trackers, and storyboards to manage writing assignments and facilitate seamless content integration across proposal volumes.
• Contribute to proposal retrospectives by documenting challenges, identifying opportunities for improvement, and refining internal best practices for technical writing.

Knowledge Development and Content Archiving

• Collaborate with Knowledge Management teams to curate and update content libraries containing standardized solution descriptions, past performance narratives, and reusable technical write-ups.
• Draft white papers, capability statements, and case studies that articulate core competencies, technology stacks, platforms, and innovations.
• Capture reusable solution elements, including platform descriptions, delivery methodologies, and technical integration strategies, in a format that can be adapted to various customer needs.
• Document and organize frequently used solution patterns (e.g., cloud migration approach, modernization roadmap, DevSecOps toolchain) to promote rapid content reuse during future proposal efforts.
• Establish tagging and metadata practices that improve the searchability and accessibility of archived technical content within content libraries.
• Partner with solution teams to document emerging capabilities and prototypes that can be highlighted in future technical responses or marketing materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, IT, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience in technical writing or proposal development, ideally within a federal contracting or technology services environment.
• Proven ability to independently develop technical narratives based on verbal input.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Experience in knowledge management, white paper creation, and content reuse.
• Familiarity with government procurement tools (e.g., SAM.gov, GovWin).
• Understanding of Shipley or simi lar proposal development methodologies.
• Experience with proposal collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams).

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington DC Metro area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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