Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY
Researches, organizes, writes, edits and produces technical data to provide support to Proposal Managers and Capture Managers in the development of business proposals in response to public and private solicitations and requests for proposal.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides technical writing, editing and guidance.
  
• Ensures that all standard, updated proposal language is incorporated into the technical proposal.
  
• Assists in managing the proposal process for all new proposals and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) from start to finish.
  
• Integrates technical information from SMEs into a professionally written technical proposal.
  
• Writes technical copy for proposal development and various operations and maintenance manuals and technical publications.
  
• Prepares written text and coordinates layout and organization of narrative and graphics incorporated into business proposals, manuals and other documents according to prepared outlines and specifications.
  
• Researches available technical data including product information, operational concepts, technical approaches, drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications in support of proposal development.
  
• Researches, develops and writes content for technical and management documents for proposals, contract specific manuals, system solutions or training collateral.
  
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and departmental specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
  
• Creates graphic illustrations, charts, matrices, flow diagrams, and process flow charts for proposals that includes requests for graphic artists, write captions and introduce figures in text.
  

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor degree required; preferable in English or related field. Four (4) years demonstrated technical writing experience. Demonstrated or verifiable experience with government contracting and proposal development required. Demonstrated or verifiable proficiency with Microsoft Word, Project & Excel required. MUST have experience writing as a Technical/Proposal writer in the Government Contractor space. Should have a journalism or liberal arts background and should have worked in the Marketing and Communications side of a business.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Marketing, proposal preparation, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  
• Must be able to work independently on multiple tasks which are high priority. Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through. Attention to detail and thoroughness are essential.
  
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex ideas into understandable language for technical proposals.
  
• Must be able to set priorities in an environment with competing/changing demands.
  
• Strong professional and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to represent Tatitlek to external organizations as required.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Technical writing/editing experience is required.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinates, supervises, manages, and/or support personnel.

Additional Qualifying Factors:
As a condition of employment, candidates for posted positions must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Tatitlek will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances. May require occasional travel.

Native preference applies pursuant to PL93-638; EOE & AA.