Technical Writer

Position Summary

The Technical Writer serves as a critical contributor to AIS's proposal and business development operations, responsible for producing high-quality, compliant, and compelling written content in support of federal, state, and local government contract pursuits. This position leads the development, editing, and formatting of proposals, capability statements, past performance narratives, and other business development documentation in alignment with solicitation requirements and AIS brand standards. Working closely with the VP of Government Relations, operations leadership, and subject matter experts, the Technical Writer ensures that all submissions are persuasive, accurate, and delivered on schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the writing, editing, and formatting of government proposals, including technical volumes, management volumes, past performance narratives, and executive summaries in response to federal, state, and local solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, BPAs, and IDIQs).
• Review and analyze solicitation documents (RFPs, SOWs, PWS, evaluation criteria) to identify compliance requirements and develop responsive, targeted proposal content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, operations staff, and leadership to gather technical information and translate it into clear, persuasive, and reader-friendly proposal narratives.
• Develop and maintain a library of reusable proposal content, including standard company descriptions, boilerplate language, past performance citations, key personnel resumes, and capability statements.
• Ensure all proposal submissions meet solicitationspecified formatting, page limits, font requirements, and organizational structure requirements.
• Develop and update AIS capability statements, white papers, one-pagers, and marketing collateral tailored to target agencies, contract vehicles, and service lines.
• Support teaming partner communications by drafting teaming agreements, subcontractor summaries, and partner capability write-ups as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of qualification packages, GSA Schedule updates, and registration submissions (SAM.gov, DSBS, state procurement portals).
• Draft and edit contract deliverables, reports, and correspondence associated with business development activities.
• Support proposal schedule management by maintaining compliance matrices, content responsibility assignments, and deadline tracking throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal review cycles (color reviews) and incorporate feedback from reviewers into revised proposal drafts in a timely manner.
• Manage version control and maintain organized proposal files and archives consistent with company document management standards.
• Monitor active solicitations through procurement portals (SAM.gov, state and local platforms and others) and flag new opportunities relevant to AIS service lines.
• Apply a thorough understanding of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and contracting processes to ensure proposal content is accurate, compliant, and aligned with evaluation criteria.
• Perform compliance and quality reviews of proposal documents for grammar, consistency, formatting, and adherence to solicitation requirements before submission.
• Ensure branding standards, messaging consistency, and AIS voice are maintained across all business development materials.
• Support the VP of Government Relations, Business Development team, and senior leadership with research, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessment for new contract pursuits.
• Contribute to afteraction reviews following proposal submissions, incorporating lessons learned into future proposal processes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive proposal strategy, client relationships, and competitive business information.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field required. Advanced degree or professional certification in proposal management (APMP Foundation or Practitioner) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, proposal development, or government contracting required. Demonstrated experience writing and editing proposals in response to federal, state, or local government solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, BPAs, IFBs) required. Experience in disaster response, emergency management, environmental services, construction, or infrastructure sectors strongly preferred. Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, FAR/DFARS regulations, and government procurement terminology required. Experience supporting IDIQ, MATOC, BPA, or GWAC contract vehicles preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required; advanced Word formatting skills (styles, templates, sections) strongly preferred. Experience with proposal management tools, document collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Google Workspace), and PDF production required. Familiarity with federal procurement portals including SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and state-level procurement systems preferred.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling, and compliant narrative content. Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated ability to identify compliance gaps, formatting errors, and inconsistencies across large proposal documents. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines. Proactive, self-directed work ethic with the ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision. Collaborative and professional demeanor; ability to build effective working relationships with operations staff, executives, teaming partners, and subject matter experts. Strong analytical and research skills to support opportunity assessment, competitive positioning, and proposal strategy development. Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive proposal strategy, pricing, and business development information.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Alliance offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits eligibility for this position includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, and others. Salary range for this position is between $75,000 – $90,000 depending upon experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Alliance Integrated Solutions NC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives.