Strategic State & Local Government Proposals Writer

Req : 371974

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

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

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Technical Writer to join our team.

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.

Working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and in close collaboration with various internal stakeholders, the Technical Writer’s responsibilities include:

• 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 tech writing in a professinal 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 Qualification

• 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)

• Experience developing cooperative purchasing agreements

• APMP certification (Foundation or Practitioner) is a plus

About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a global business and IT services provider specializing in digital, cloud and automation across a comprehensive portfolio of consulting, applications, infrastructure and business process services. We are part of the NTT family of companies, a partner to 85 % of the Fortune 100.

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.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in…