Solution Architect and Senior Technical Writer - Fairfax, United States - Inalab Consulting Inc

Description

Job Description

Solution Architect and Senior Technical Writer

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

Inalab is recruiting a Proposal Technical Writer to join the corporate team and support our proposal development efforts. This position is responsible for writing technical responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) under strict deadlines and creating additional documents, standard program proposals, and ad hoc documents as related to the proposal effort. The Proposal Technical Writer produces proposal content for various technical topics and approaches/solutions. The Proposal Writer uses their knowledge of federal contracting and the federal procurement process to create compliant and compelling proposals that answer the challenges government agencies face in delivering solutions. Develops proposal task response content responsive to solicitation requirements. Coordinates through our proposal manager and the proposal team. Resulting products will be documented, actionable, and traceable, related to identified business needs or opportunities, and defined to a level of detail sufficient for system design and development.

Must have experience in writing proposals in response to federal government RFPs.

Preferred skills: Seeking candidate with 5+ years of experience as a Technical or Solution Architect with excellent technical writing skills in response to federal RFP's.

• Ability to create high-quality technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, system documentation, and CONOPS.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in presenting technical solutions to clients and key decision-makers.
• Proficiency in designing scalable, reliable, and secure architectures for IT solutions.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture designs.
• Ability to develop Level of Efforts and Basis of Estimate for technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Understanding cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Experience in conducting security assessments and implementing security controls within architectures.
• Proficiency in software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
• Experience in managing IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools for infrastructure and applications.
• Understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Commitment to staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in solution architecture and IT domains.

Educational and / or Experience level:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Previous (3-5 years) experience writing and editing software and Solutions documentation.
• Must have experience in writing proposals in response to federal government RFPs.
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft products is a necessity.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools
• Excellent skills in critical thinking, analysis, and solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal interactions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent research techniques, pulling information from numerous sources.
• Adept at learning new technology and with little guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision, self-directed, highly organized, and the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple priorities and deadlines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Translate technical and/or complicated information into clear, concise documents appropriate for various RFP responses.
• Conduct research on information such as drawings, design reports, equipment, and test specifications to fill any gaps.
• Work with Technical Support to produce a wide variety of technical publications including product documentation for RFP response.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, branding, and terminology.
• Review, critique, and edit documentation including design documents, programmer notes and system overviews.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of proposal documentation.
• Requires knowledge of company product lines and document structure.
• Responsibilities include maintenance of internal documentation library, providing and/or coordinating special documentation services as required, and oversight of special projects.
• Capture technical and knowledge sharing requirements and develop an information architecture and knowledge management methodology.
• Maintain detailed records and original files of all technical documents and revisions.
• Coordinate a strict review process for documentation edits and updates.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to materials prepared by subject matter experts.
• Obtain/create photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Interact with internal subject matter experts, production, and engineering personnel.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Provide version control to templates and other documents.

Educational and / or Experience level:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Previous (3-5 years) experience writing and editing software documentation.
• Must have experience in writing proposals in response to federal government RFPs.
• Experience with the full suite of Microsoft products is a necessity.
• Expertise in documentation, presentation tools
• Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal interactions
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent research techniques, pulling information from numerous sources.
• Adept at learning new software tools quickly and with little guidance
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision, self-directed, highly organized, and the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple priorities and deadlines.

About Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab Consulting is a leading Small Business IT solutions and strategy consulting firm focused on providing solutions that transform enterprise operations in the government and commercial sectors by dependably bridging the gap between business strategy and technology. The company was founded in 2005 and is a privately held company headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. We see technology as an efficient, economical means to an end, and are dedicated to crafting technical solutions that result in increasing interoperable, responsive, and cost-effective enterprises. We are totally focused on providing "Cost-effective Solutions" to our customers.

Working at Inalab Consulting, Inc.

Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.