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Technical Writer

NTT DATA, Inc., Plano, TX, USA

Pay: $68,800-$115,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


We are currently seeking a State/local government Technical Writer to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Overview of Job
Reporting to the Business Development Senior Director, the Technical Writer will support the development of high‑quality, compliant, and compelling technical deliverables and proposals for state and local government clients for NTT DATA Government Consulting and Advisory (GCA) services. This role will focus on authoring and editing technical content for consulting services across Strategy, Project/Program Management (PMO), Quality Assurance (QA), Data & Analytics, and IT services.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer with experience in government consulting and procurements (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), capable of translating complex technical and operational concepts into clear, persuasive narratives that align with client requirements and evaluation criteria.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and tailor proposal content for state government deliverables and solicitations.

Ensure content is compliant with requirements and specific instructions.

Work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) across Strategy, PMO, QA, Data, and IT teams.

Translate technical input into clear, structured, and compelling narratives.

Participate in strategy sessions, storyboarding, and review cycles.

Ensure consistency in tone, messaging, and formatting across all document sections.

Apply best practices in proposal writing, including win themes and value propositions.

Edit and proofread documents for clarity, grammar, and compliance.

Identify opportunities to improve content efficiency and quality.

Mandatory Qualifications

Fluency in English.

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field or a minimum of 10 years technical writing in a professional setting.

Minimum 3+ years of experience in technical writing.

Minimum 1 year experience writing for state or local government deliverables, proposals, and solicitation documents.

Minimum 3+ years of experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Requested Qualifications

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

Ability to understand and write about technical and consulting services topics.

Experience working in a deadline‑driven, fast‑paced environment.

Experience in consulting or professional services firms.

Familiarity with consulting services including Strategy and Transformation Initiatives, Project/Program Management (PMO) frameworks, Quality Assurance and testing methodologies, Data & Analytics solutions, and IT services.

Knowledge of proposal methodologies (e.g., Shipley, APMP best practices).

APMP certification (Foundation or Practitioner) is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $68,800 - $115,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally‑required benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
NTT DATA is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.

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