Proposal Technical Writer/Content Manager

A little bit about us...

Tepa, LLC, is a shared services organization owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. Tepa provides common leadership, administration and management for tribally-owned certified small businesses to ensure clients receive the greatest efficiencies, cost benefits and quality. The independent businesses, known as the Tepa Companies, offer a diverse portfolio of services, including construction, environmental, technology, industrial, engineering and professional staffing solutions. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ more than 400 people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas. Find out more about the Tepa Companies at Tepa.com. Tepa, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

Now about you...

The Proposal Technical Writer is responsible for writing and editing high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals and data asset management for the Tepa Companies' Professional Services Division (PSD) with a focus on the federal market. The appropriate candidate for this position must have experience in interviewing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gather non-technical and technical data, a strong focus on compliance of written script to RFP requirements, as well as combining strategic messaging.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Leads SMEs to define assigned requirements (e.g., interviews, storyboards, outlines) for all types of proposal volumes - technical, management, past performance, staffing, resumes, transition, etc.
• Edits and writes technical, management, resume, and/or past performance proposal sections
• Provides direction and oversight to supporting writers
• Works as part of a collaborative team to clearly articulate solution and strategy, approach to performing the work, experience, win themes, and discriminators
• Maintains strong working relationships with SMEs, project managers and leadership within the Tepa Companies
• Applies communication and interviewing skills to gather needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities
• Writes clear, persuasive, and articulate proposal sections; translates complex ideas into easily understandable text
• Adheres to, and assists with managing, the Tepa Proposal Style Guide which defines company language standards
• Develops and maintains proposal content in Tepa's cloud-based data asset management (DAM) platform
• Develops and implements process improvements, including training aides, to help improve proposal quality
• Writes proposal narrative in accordance with Tepa's style, proposal manager guidance, and solicitation specifications
• Maintains a comprehensive library of technical terminology, government acronyms, and documentation
• Tech editing and assessment of proposal document for compliance and competitiveness prior to Gold Team review/submissions
• Utilizes a variety of industry-standard software and technologies to gather information and perform job functions daily

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, or communications, or 10+ working in a marketing or proposal environment
• 5+ years of federal proposal experience preferred
• 4+ years of demonstrated proposal writing and editing experience, preferably in the professional services market sector (engineering, environmental, and/or technology)
• 4+ years utilizing InDesign, MS Word, and Acrobat DC Pro to create complex documents in a marketing and/or proposal environment
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, technical and creative writing as well as proofreading and editing
• Strong understanding of DAM systems and software integration(s)
• Understands Shipley method for proposal development
• Proven proposal technical writing, editing, and white paper experience (examples of work requested)
• Exceptional English and grammar skills with writing, editing, presenting
• High energy, quick study with the ability to work in a fast pace and high demand environment
• Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills
• Excellent computer skills and comfortable learning new technologies
• Strong foundation in the use of Adobe Creative Suite software, with proficiencies in InDesign and Acrobat DC Pro (Photo Shop and Illustrator a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and especially advanced MS Word) to create, edit and produce documents and supporting materials)
• Proficient utilizing the Microsoft Teams 365 platform as a collaboration method in a remote environment
• Experience managing content in a cloud-based DAM system
• Ability to surge work schedule and work outside of traditional work hours to meet proposal demands
• Drive collaboration efforts with internal resources to obtain all necessary information and documentation required for bid response
• Strong writing and editorial skills. Must possess the ability to articulate complex technical subject matter to non-experts in a clear and understandable way. More importantly, must be capable of coaching other writers to attain this same goal
• High level attention to detail
• Demonstrated track record of success working in a high-volume deadline-driven environment
• Ability to think strategically and contribute to team discussions relating to scopes and competitive strengths

• Previous experience working in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) industries
• Previous experience working in the federal business market; familiarity with federal procurement
• Previous experience supporting 8(a) and/or Native American owned businesses
• APMP certification