Job Title Technical RFP WriterEditor Duration 6 Months Location Baltimore, MD 21201 Duties Author, review and edit an RFP, identifying all mandatory requirements, deliverables and milestones resulting in a completed RFP to publish Collaborate with the client and Industry, Procurement and staff to author, review and edit a highly detailed, comprehensive description of all Labor and Industry s specifications and requirements Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to conduct an analysis of the existing system, gather supporting documentation to clarify the current state of the business processes to be documented in the RFP Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to author, review and edit functional descriptions, SOW and other components, translate technical information into clear business and functional requirements Author, review and edit RPF document to ensure that it conforms to and in compliance with the State template and methodology. Meet and communicate with stakeholders to review and clarify information to be included in the RFP Review and update the RFP in a timely manner upon receipt of feedback. Conduct research to ensure the use of proper technical terminology Other duties as assigned by the Division and Industry Project Manager Assists in collecting and organizing information for preparation of user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. For applications built to run in a Windows environment, uses the standard help compiler to prepare all on-line documentation. Assists in performing financial and administrative functions. Must demonstrate the ability to work independently or under only general direction. Become thoroughly knowledgeable on all of the client and Industry business processes, regulations and activities Manage, track and document the milestones, deliverables and RFP degree of completion ability to work independently or under only general direction. Work closely with stakeholdersStaff to author, review and update TORFP requirements. Requirements activities may include but limited to Stakeholders Interviews Documenting before and after business processes Review of existing requirements documentation Statement of Work (SOW) Research and Analysis Requirements Walkthroughs Collect, organize, store, and manage documents in a central repository. This includes maintaining current and archival files (electronic and paper), collecting and distributing information to and from stakeholders, and entering updates into client internal weekly status reports and tracking systems organizational and multitasking abilities. Propose and conduct periodic discussions (both formal and informal, telecom and face-to-face) with client stakeholders in the form of technical exchange meetings, collaborative development sessions, RFP document reviews as required. The Technical WriterEditor shall create meeting minutes summarizing the discussions held in the meetings. Identify tasks and assignments and work with Staff to resolve conflicts Quickly master internal systems and applications. Education Associate s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, Information Technology or related discipline. Bachelor's degree preferred General Experience At least five (5) years of experience in authoring, reviewing and editing Requests for Proposals (RFP) using Microsoft Office Suite Products and MS Visio At least five (5) years of experience with procurement, approval process, resolving issues inherent in large, complex solicitation for IT products and services At least five (5) years with advising on RFP revisions to meet the needs of stakeholders At least five (5) years of experience in assessing information technology services contracting practices, standards, terms and conditions. At least five (5) years of experience in assessing contractual obligations, provisions, gaps and risk areas. Specialized Experience At least two (2) years of experience in authoring, reviewing and editing Requests for Proposals (RFP) in the area of IT Solutions, Software Development, System Development, IT Procurement or related At least two (2) years of experience with authoring, reviewing and editing RFPs to ensure compliance with RFP procurement practices, standards and methodology and RFP requirements development At least two (2) years of experience preparing and editing documents that includes technical components and language, researching for applicable standards.