DT Global is shaping a future where sustainable development and innovation empower individuals, communities, and nations. We work in partnership with local stakeholders to foster inclusive prosperity, social equity, and environmental stewardship. Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries to solve complex problems in the peacebuilding, governance, economic development, environment, and human development sectors. With a track record of technical excellence and more than 60 years of international development experience and relationships, we deliver innovative solutions that transform lives.

Position Summary:

The Senior Technical Writer will support the Business Development Division in developing and writing well designed, compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals. They will serve as lead or integrating writer for technical proposals, which may include executive summaries, technical approaches, performance work statements (PWSs), management and personnel plans, past performance and/ required annexes. This position will be integrally involved in technical design sessions, supporting the iteration of logical and/or results frameworks and working closely with practice area leads, subject matter experts/technical leads, Program Management Units (PMUs), county-based staff, and members of the Learning & Innovation (L&I) team. This position reports to the VP of Business Development (or his designee).

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Proposal Writing: 85%

• Lead writing on any section of a proposal from technical approach to PWSs, to management plans and/or other sections.
• Lead the technical proposal development process working closely with subject matter experts/ Technical Leads to communicate the strategic technical approach and demonstrate our capabilities to implement our proposed technical approach.
• Co-lead the technical proposal planning and writing by working with the L&I team, Technical Lead, and Capture/Proposal Manager to facilitate technical solutions designs (TSDs), brainstorming, storyboarding, and whiteboarding sessions; develop logical frameworks, win themes, and theory of change hypotheses; and negotiate and communicate writing assignments.
• Facilitate the development of a clear, winning vision ensuring responsiveness to solicitation requirements and client objectives
• Support the design of consortium partner SOWs as they relate to the technical design
• Participate in color reviews (Pink and Red) and incorporate feedback from reviewers
• As the need arises, work with Technical Leads and Proposal Managers to review previously written drafts, identify relevant content, and incorporate the identified content into the new, more advanced proposal drafts
• Integrate all sections of the technical volume or proposal annexes that may be delegated to supporting writers such as a management plan, MEL Plan, QASP, key personnel CVs, Branding and Marking Plan, Small Business Considerations, and any other annexes required by the solicitation, as determined by the Proposal Manager, to ensure consistency of language, tone, voice, and to incorporate relevant themes from the technical volume throughout.
• Provide oversight in the compilation of partner materials to ensure the submissions are accurate, complete and align proposed roles with technical, pricing and contract leads.
• Work closely with the Capture/Proposal Manager to coordinate logistics and administrative tasks through each stage of the proposal cycle, including coordinating with support teams such as pricing, recruitment, production, and contracts.
• Conduct desk research in support of specific opportunities or general market intelligence and prepare competitive analyses.
• Provide technical writing support for various non-technical proposal sections, including past performance references, corporate capabilities, personnel, or other related sections as assigned by the Proposal Manager.
• Support Capture Managers with development of internal process documentation, including Opportunity Assessment Forms and Capture Plans, and maintain practice proposal files in NetSuite and Microsoft SharePoint.
• Contribute to technical solution designs, reviews, and analyses of proposal and business development strategy relative to the position’s junior role within proposal teams.
• Provide peer mentorship to team members serving in proposal writing roles

Proposal Training: 15%

• Work with the BDU and program teams to create or build on existing proposal design and writing trainings to support the growth and development of internal writing capacities.
• As needed, and in close coordination with BD SMT, support business development pursuits in various roles, commensurate with experience, sector focus, and interest.
• With Directors and technical leads, forge partnerships and maintain excellent relationships with donors and partners.
• Create visibility and credibility to appropriately position DT Global for new and upcoming opportunities.

Overarching Responsibilities:

Learning and Innovation

• Engage in self-driven professional development and growth activities
• Contribute to DT Global’s learning agenda
• Design and deliver BD trainings around proposal design and writing
• Incorporate learning best practices into all aspects of work

Education, Experience, and Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, international relations, or a related field; or equivalent combination or education and experience; Master’s preferred
• Minimum of eight years of USAID proposal writing experience; 15+ years of professional experience preferred
• Demonstrated history of writing winning USAID proposals; preferably contracts and across the sectors of WASH, Energy, or Climate.
• Extensive experience and deep understanding of USAID proposal processes, rules and mechanisms, the competitive environment, implementing partners, and a strong network of experts in the field, across various technical areas such as economic growth, governance, WASH, Energy, and Climate.
• Demonstrated strong English language writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated experience traveling for new business capture trips; experience living and working in international development preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, donors, consultants, and technical experts.
• Experience mentoring, developing, and training staff in business development topics.
• Ability to produce multiple writing samples is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multitask and complete objectives, often with inflexible and tight deadlines
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice and up to 20% of Level of Effort (LOE)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, international relations, or a related field
• Specific business development and program management experience in the practice area
• Fluency in another language, preferably Spanish, French, or Arabic

Travel:

• Willingness to travel on short-term assignments overseas

DT Global US Cultural Commitments:

Learn: We are humble and always learning. We give and receive feedback to grow ourselves and our team, both personally and professionally.

Adapt and Create: We adapt to change and seek creative solutions to the challenges we face. We apply what we learn to improve ourselves and the business.

One Team: We are inclusive, collaborative, and open-minded. We solicit diverse contributions and perspectives, communicate clearly and directly, and place our team’s objectives over our own.

Caring: As a people first organization, we support our staff and assume positive intent in others as we interact. We actively listen, empathize, and treat each other with kindness and compassion.

Own It: We accept responsibility for our words, commitments, actions, work, and results.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

DT Global provides competitive, market-based salaries along with a collection of comprehensive employee benefits and experiences to create an attractive total rewards package. The salary range for this position is expected to be $122,400 – $140,000. Salary offers are made based on several factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, relevant education, certifications, skills, internal equity, market analysis, and business or organizational needs.

Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401K retirement plan with an employer contribution. Additionally, employees will receive company holidays, PTO, paid personal leave days, disability coverage, parental leave, and education reimbursement. Plus, DT Global offers a hybrid work schedule, commuter benefits, flexible work arrangements, weekly in-office meals, Focus Fridays, and the opportunity to participate in our international talent exchange program.

DT Global, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or national origin. DT Global, LLC prohibits discriminating against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

How to Apply:

To be considered, please apply through the DT Global Website.