Seasonal Technical Expert

Job Responsibilities

• Manages technical writing tasks to be timely with proposal schedules, outlines, storyboards, and action items to meet submission deadlines.
• Writes technical approach sections within the guidelines of RFPs, ensuring all proposal outline sections align with contracting compliance requirements and client expectations.
• Contributes ideas and content for flow charts, diagrams and other visuals that aids in explaining technical and complex topics in a clear manner. Works with others to ensure that visuals align with the proposal content.
• Engages in proposal review calls offering technical support to write, compile, validate or review compliance-related content and other proposal information.
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on technical content as requested on proposal narratives, resumes, and technical volumes.
• Supports the technical review process of disaster-related proposals to ensure compliance with federal (e.g., FAR, DFARS), state, or local regulations and solicitation requirements.
• Revises technical content based on proposal amendments and modifications, providing updates in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in a field of study that correlates to the technical expertise required.
• 15+ years of experience in technical roles within disaster recovery programs providing operational support, oversight on programs and technical expertise to others in a team oriented environment.
• Expertise in compliance for large (> $10M) contracts across federal, state, or local levels.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS), state emergency management guidelines, and local procurement processes.
• Understanding of federal and state funding sources, including federal grants (e.g., CDBG-DR), state recovery programs, and local initiatives.
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Superior communication and teamwork skills, with experience advising senior staff on compliance and technical strategies.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Availability for occasional evening/weekend work to meet deadlines, as required for seasonal, part-time work.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior personnel and diverse government clients.
• Extensive understanding of technical compliance in federal, state or local government contracts and ability to quickly identify and mitigate any potential deficiencies impacting compliance.

Additional Information

This is a seasonal, part-time, as-needed position, with work volume tied to specific and stated technical needs supporting proposals and other technical expertise tasks.