Technical Writer – IT Consulting & Proposal Development
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer with a strong IT background and proven experience in proposal writing, solution documentation, and IT project/program coordination. The ideal candidate must have worked with Tier 1 or Tier 2 IT consulting firms (e.g., Client, IBM, Client, Cognizant) and possess a deep understanding of the U.S. IT consulting landscape, particularly across SLED (State, Local, and Education) and Federal agencies.Key Responsibilities
Proposal Writing & Solution Development
- Understand Company Strengths, Past performances and make Bid/No Bid decisions
- Write, edit, and review compelling proposals, RFP responses, and solution documentation for IT consulting services.
- Collaborate with IT SMEs, delivery teams, and stakeholders to gather technical inputs and ensure accuracy.
- Ensure proposals meet customer objectives, organizational benchmarks, and industry best practices.
- Recommend Proof of Concepts, create Boilerplates and Case Studies to address repetitive RFPs.
- Support the Proposal team by preparing project plans, budgets, and timelines aligned with client goals.
- Continuously improve documentation, methodologies, and best practices.
- Support recruitment efforts by technically evaluating the candidates
- Conduct extensive market research, competitor analysis, and talent mapping for IT Projects.
- Conduct quality control checks to ensure compliance with guidelines, specifications, and deadlines.
- Ability to meet aggressive deadlines
- A demonstrated technical aptitude and a thorough understanding of technical terminology
- A demonstrated ability to pick up technical subject matter quickly and to ask the questions needed to determine the relevant aspects of a technical Proposal
- Perform competition analysis to develop a winning strategy
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- 5+ years of Relevant experience in technical writing for IT consulting proposals and solution documents.
- Experience with Tier 1 or Tier 2 IT consulting firms
- Hands-on experience in U.S. industry (SLED & Federal) projects.
- Strong familiarity with IT project lifecycle, solutioning, and staffing models (W2, C2C, 1099).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with SMEs, project managers, recruiters, and leadership teams.
- Passionate, adaptable, and a strong team player.
- APMP, PMP, ITIL, or similar certifications (added advantage).
- Experience in RFP/RFI/RFQ responses.