Senior Technical Writer

$49,000 - $54,000/Yr

Unclassified - Rapid City, SD

Full-time - Mid Level

Rapid City, SD

About the position

Project Solutions is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a Senior Technical Writer & Business Analyst to join our team. Project Solutions, Inc. is a project management company, located in Rapid City South Dakota and founded in 2000. This is an onsite position in our office in Rapid City with flexibility in schedule. We provide facility operations and construction advisory services to state and federal government agencies across much of the United States. Our organization is growing, and we believe your career should too! Build your future with Project Solutions, Inc. The Senior Technical Writer and Business Analyst plays a pivotal role in the proposal process, from concept development to final submission, ensuring that proposals are well-structured, compelling, and tailored to meet client needs. They collaborate closely with subject matter experts to gather and synthesize information, develop winning strategies, and produce high-quality written content. This role requires a strong understanding of government procurement terms and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business development efforts, conducting market research, and identifying new opportunities, while also managing the proposal process and ensuring deadlines are met. In addition to writing and editing proposal responses, the Senior Technical Writer will also contribute to the development of proposal graphics and marketing materials, assist with core business development activities, and participate in quality control efforts. The position demands excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong technical skills, and the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with colleagues from various departments. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand, and qualified applicants must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts by conducting market research, analyzing trends, and identifying new opportunities.
• Determine proposal concepts by studying requests for proposal (RFPs, RFIs, etc.), attending strategy meetings, and speaking with subject matter experts.
• Gather proposal information by identifying sources of information and interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand their areas of expertise and develop publications concepts that clearly communicate their knowledge.
• Develop proposal content by assembling information and creating solutions/outcomes/benefits outlines and writing compelling text with win themes and differentiators.
• Improve proposal-writing results by evaluating and re-designing processes, approach, coordination, and boilerplates, speaking up to volunteer ideas for improvements, and implementing changes.
• Own the proposal process, meeting proposal deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information gathering, writing, review, and approval, coordinating requirements with contributors, and contributing proposal status information during review meetings.
• Write, revise, and edit drafts of proposal responses (including executive summaries and technical, management, past performance, resume, and pricing sections), responses to Requests For Information (RFIs), and marketing material.
• Edit documents and technical literature prepared by other staff members, for content, coverage, clarity, and voice consistency, recommending revisions and editorial standards as appropriate.
• Contribute to proposal graphics development and support marketing efforts by developing and writing market collateral materials and assisting in the design of the company website.
• Update and design charts, tables, and graphic to represent data as it relates to proposal requirements and strategies.
• Assist with core business development activities, such as generating pitch decks and communicating with clients and competitors to better understand business trends.
• Seek out new market insights and business opportunities through research and analysis.
• Provide business development research, analysis, and reporting to supervisors.
• Detail research findings for management review.
• Review the monthly performance of the business and recommend improvements to all business processes and systems.
• Work with colleagues from various departments.
• Manage and update all documentation related to proposals.
• Maintain statistics and track potential opportunities as well as competitors.
• Participate in quality control efforts and extend support wherever needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Technical Writing, Marketing, Communications or related fields in progress or completed preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in technical writing preferred.
• Understanding of government procurement terms preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.
• Strong technical skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals.

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with High Deductible Plan
• Access to Doctors on Demand with medical plan
• Company Life Insurance with medical plan
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match