Technical Writer-SME (1099 Consultant) at Sterile Services Co. (SSC) – Alexandria, Virginia

Sterile Services Co. (SSC) is a mission-focused services company supporting federal, state, and commercial clients in highly regulated environments. SSC specializes in program and project management (PMO), logistics and supply chain operations, facilities operations & maintenance, and administrative and management support services, with a strong emphasis on compliance, quality, and operational execution.

SSC is seeking an experienced part-time Technical Writer / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide on-demand technical writing and proposal support on a 1099 basis. This role is intended for a senior-level writer who understands service-based government contracts, operational delivery models, and compliance-driven environments, and who can operate as a trusted SME partner to SSC leadership and capture teams.

The consultant will support RFP/RFQ responses, technical narratives, compliance documentation, capability statements, SOPs, and business development materials aligned to SSC’s core service offerings.

Why Work With SSC?

• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and capture teams
• Exposure to mission-critical federal service programs
• Clear scope, high standards, and respect for SME expertise
• Opportunity to materially impact proposal quality and award outcomes

• Develop clear, compliant, and evaluator-friendly technical narratives for federal, state, and commercial solicitations
• Translate complex PMO, logistics, facilities O&M, and administrative support concepts into concise, structured proposal content
• Own document structure, formatting, and presentation, ensuring materials are clean, professional, and evaluator-ready
• Apply and enforce style guides, templates, headings, tables, callouts, page limits, and section numbering
• Support proposal sections including:
• Technical and management approaches
• Staffing and labor narratives
• Transition-in and phase-in plans
• Past performance write-ups
• Compliance matrices and crosswalks
• Draft and refine capability statements, white papers, case studies, and executive summaries
• Collaborate with SSC leadership, operations, and business development teams to extract SME-level input
• Ensure strict alignment with solicitation instructions, evaluation criteria, and applicable FAR/DFARS requirements
• Utilize modern technology tools (document management systems, collaboration platforms, proposal tools) to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Support post-award documentation, transition plans, and client-facing technical materials as needed

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting service-based government contracts
• Proven ability to function as a subject matter partner, not just a content editor
• Strong SME interview and synthesis skills
• Exceptional formatting and document design skills, including:
• Advanced Microsoft Word (styles, section breaks, TOCs, cross-references)
• Tables, charts, and structured layouts for evaluators
• Compliance matrices and requirement crosswalks
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and collaborative document platforms
• Technology tools savvy: experienced using proposal development tools, document management systems, and collaboration platforms to support fast-paced proposal environments
• Exceptional written communication with a focus on clarity, structure, and compliance
• Strong time management and ability to support proposal surge environments
• Comfortable working independently with minimal oversight

Compensation & Engagement Structure

• Hourly Rate: $45–$60/hour
• Bonus Potential: Award-based bonus tied to successful contract wins
• Flexible, as-needed engagement aligned to proposal volume
• Opportunity for long-term, recurring work with SSC

Interested candidates should submit

• Resume highlighting PMO, logistics, facilities, or administrative services writing experience
• 1–2 relevant proposal writing samples
• Brief summary of technology tools and formatting platforms used in prior roles