Proposal & Technical Writer

Mettle Ops • Madison Heights, MI

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About The Position

The Proposal & Technical Writer supports business development and engineering teams by preparing clear, accurate, and compliant technical and proposal documentation for defense customers. This role focuses on writing, editing, and coordinating proposal and technical materials, ensuring requirements are addressed and submissions meet quality and compliance standards. This is a hands-on, non-management position with no direct reports and no ownership of capture strategy or sales leadership.

Requirements

• Technical writing and editing
• Reading comprehension of complex requirements
• Document organization and version control
• Time management and prioritization
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to learn new technical concepts quickly
• Bachelor’s degree (English, Technical Communication, Engineering, or related field preferred)
• 3–6 years of experience in technical writing, proposal writing, or documentation support
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience working with technical subject matter and complex documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and document management tools
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting government or defense-related proposals
• Familiarity with RFPs, RFQs, and compliance matrices
• Experience working with engineers or manufacturing teams
• Exposure to technical diagrams, schematics, or product documentation
• Knowledge: gained through college education proven by their diploma, learned through applicable company trainings proven with training completion certificates
• Basic Skill Requirements: documented in employee’s resume, proven by their acquisition of a college degree

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and format proposal content in response to government and defense customer solicitations
• Write and revise technical documentation, including manuals, appendices, operating instructions, and supporting proposal materials
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and subject matter experts to gather accurate technical input
• Ensure proposal sections clearly address customer requirements, instructions, and evaluation criteria
• Maintain version control and organized records of proposal drafts and final submissions
• Edit and standardize content produced by multiple contributors for consistency, clarity, and tone
• Assist with proposal layout, formatting, and graphics selection as needed
• Review and update previously published materials based on product or process changes
• Support submission logistics such as document compilation, formatting checks, and distribution
• Participate in proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from internal stakeholders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level