Technical Writer & Federal Opportunity Pipeline Analyst
SSC, Annapolis, MD, United States
Overview About Sterile Services Co. (SSC) is a growing professional services firm supporting federal, state, and commercial clients in highly regulated environments. SSC provides program and project management (PMO), logistics and supply chain operations, facilities operations and maintenance, and administrative and management support services to government agencies and commercial partners. The company holds multiple federal socio-economic certifications, and continues to expand its footprint across the federal marketplace through strategic partnerships and competitive proposal submissions. SSC is strengthening its internal proposal and business development capabilities to support consistent pursuit of federal opportunities and high-quality proposal submissions.
Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth of a federal contractor actively expanding across multiple agencies. The selected candidate will own the proposal writing process, contribute directly to new business pursuits, and work closely with company leadership to help shape SSC’s proposal development capability. For proposal professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want the ability to make a visible impact, this role offers responsibility and room for professional growth.
Responsibilities Lead proposal development and support SSC’s federal business growth.
Review federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought), analyze requirements, and develop clear, compliant technical proposals reflecting SSC’s capabilities (technical approach, management plans, staffing, quality control, transition strategies, and past performance).
Create compliance matrices; coordinate with subject matter experts and leadership; manage the full technical writing workflow from draft to submission.
Monitor federal procurement platforms, identify relevant opportunities, and maintain an organized pipeline with key details (agency, NAICS code, contract type, estimated value, timelines, incumbents) to help leadership prioritize pursuits.
Serve as a mid-to-senior proposal professional who can independently own the proposal process while strengthening SSC’s federal contracting strategy.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, English, Public Administration, or related field
7+ years of experience supporting federal proposal development or technical writing for government contracts
Demonstrated experience responding to federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, or IDIQ task orders)
Experience developing proposal compliance matrices and proposal outlines
Strong writing, editing, and document organization skills
Ability to interpret federal solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a proposal-driven environment
Preferred Experience Experience supporting proposals for federal services contracts
Familiarity with IDIQ, BPA, or GSA contract vehicles
Experience collaborating with distributed proposal teams and subject matter experts
Knowledge of federal socio-economic contracting programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB
Familiarity with proposal development processes including color team reviews and proposal timeline
Work Environment This is a 100% remote position (U.S. based) and requires the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams through virtual meetings and online collaboration tools.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range of $75,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience.
Benefit options including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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Why Join Us? This position offers the opportunity to play a meaningful role in the growth of a federal contractor actively expanding across multiple agencies. The selected candidate will own the proposal writing process, contribute directly to new business pursuits, and work closely with company leadership to help shape SSC’s proposal development capability. For proposal professionals who enjoy working in a collaborative environment and want the ability to make a visible impact, this role offers responsibility and room for professional growth.
Responsibilities Lead proposal development and support SSC’s federal business growth.
Review federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, Sources Sought), analyze requirements, and develop clear, compliant technical proposals reflecting SSC’s capabilities (technical approach, management plans, staffing, quality control, transition strategies, and past performance).
Create compliance matrices; coordinate with subject matter experts and leadership; manage the full technical writing workflow from draft to submission.
Monitor federal procurement platforms, identify relevant opportunities, and maintain an organized pipeline with key details (agency, NAICS code, contract type, estimated value, timelines, incumbents) to help leadership prioritize pursuits.
Serve as a mid-to-senior proposal professional who can independently own the proposal process while strengthening SSC’s federal contracting strategy.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, English, Public Administration, or related field
7+ years of experience supporting federal proposal development or technical writing for government contracts
Demonstrated experience responding to federal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, or IDIQ task orders)
Experience developing proposal compliance matrices and proposal outlines
Strong writing, editing, and document organization skills
Ability to interpret federal solicitation requirements and evaluation criteria
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a proposal-driven environment
Preferred Experience Experience supporting proposals for federal services contracts
Familiarity with IDIQ, BPA, or GSA contract vehicles
Experience collaborating with distributed proposal teams and subject matter experts
Knowledge of federal socio-economic contracting programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB
Familiarity with proposal development processes including color team reviews and proposal timeline
Work Environment This is a 100% remote position (U.S. based) and requires the ability to collaborate effectively with distributed teams through virtual meetings and online collaboration tools.
Compensation & Benefits Salary range of $75,000–$100,000 annually, depending on experience.
Benefit options including 401(k), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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