Senior Technical Writer ? Proposal & Contracts Development Mettle Ops Madison Heights, MI Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Research Full Job Description Position Overview Mettle Ops is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to support proposal development, contracts, and business development activities within the defense industry. This role will be responsible for developing, editing, and coordinating technical and contractual documentation in support of government and defense-related proposals and contracts. The ideal candidate will have significant experience supporting defense contractor proposals and contract documentation, with a strong understanding of government procurement requirements, FAR/DFARS regulations, proposal compliance, and technical writing. This position requires someone who can work independently, collaborate with technical and business teams, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the development, writing, editing, and production of proposals in response to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, Sources Sought, and other solicitations Develop and review technical and contractual documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, CDRLs, and related contract deliverables Analyze solicitation requirements and ensure proposal content is complete, accurate, and compliant Develop and maintain proposal compliance matrices and requirements cross-references Support proposal planning, storyboarding, outlines, and color team reviews Draft and refine technical, management, past performance, and other proposal volumes Collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, program managers, contracts, pricing, and business development teams to develop proposal content Translate complex technical and program information into clear, concise, and persuasive written content Support contract modifications, post-award documentation, and other contract-related activities as needed Review and edit documents for accuracy, consistency, grammar, formatting, and compliance Manage document version control and coordinate content across multiple contributors Format and produce professional, submission-ready proposal and contract documents Develop and maintain tables, graphics, diagrams, and other visual content supporting technical documentation and proposals Ensure proposal and contract materials align with applicable solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and customer requirements Support capture and proposal teams with research, requirements analysis, and development of win themes and discriminators Maintain organized proposal files, templates, and supporting documentation