Technical Writer / Editor (Documentation/Media Specialist II) 2026P-0139
12+ Months, Part-Time
Adelphi, MD, Hybrid
Posted 2 weeks ago
The Technical Writer / Editor will serve as a quality control and refinement layer across all RFI response sections. This is a light support role focused on editing, not authoring from scratch.
The ideal candidate is:
- A strong editor and communicator who can quickly understand technical content
- Highly organized and detail-driven
- Skilled at working in fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environments
- Able to enforce consistency, structure, and compliance across multiple contributors
You will work closely with proposal leads, solution architects, and SMEs to:
- Improve readability and flow
- Ensure alignment to RFI requirements and structure
- Standardize terminology and formatting
- Eliminate ambiguity, redundancy, and inconsistencies
This role directly supports the development of a response addressing CLM capabilities such as centralized repositories, workflow automation, reporting, governance, and system integration .
Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities
- Edit draft RFI responses for clarity, grammar, tone, and readability
- Refine technical and functional content to ensure alignment with RFI requirements and structure
- Standardize terminology, voice, and formatting across all sections
- Ensure consistency in messaging across contributors and sections
- Align responses to evaluation criteria and question intent
- Condense overly verbose content while preserving meaning and accuracy
- Identify gaps, redundancies, or unclear language and recommend improvements
- Format documents to ensure professional presentation and compliance
- Collaborate with SMEs and proposal leads to clarify technical content as needed
- Validate that responses are cohesive, structured, and easy for evaluators to follow
- Apply light compliance checks to ensure responses directly address RFI prompts
How to Apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY & SUBMIT YOUR RESUMEJob Features
| Job Category | Technical Writing |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Business, or related field | Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | 5+ years of experience in technical writing/editing, preferably in GovCon or proposal environments |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience supporting RFI/RFP/RFQ responses | Strong understanding of federal or state procurement language and structure | Exceptional editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills | Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts (IT systems, workflows, data, SaaS platforms) | Proficiency with: Microsoft Word (advanced formatting and styles), Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel), Document collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting CLM systems, procurement systems, or enterprise IT solutions | Familiarity with: Contract lifecycle management concepts (repository, workflows, approvals, audit trails), Business process automation and data/reporting solutions | Experience editing content related to: SaaS platforms or enterprise systems, Government digital transformation initiatives | Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and accessibility formatting | Experience working in Agile or fast-paced proposal environments | Certification or training in technical writing or proposal development (e.g., APMP) |