Subject Matter Expert - IT & Software Development
First seen by Alion on Oct 24, 2026.
Role: Subject Matter Expert IT & Software Development
WorkplaceType: 100% remote
Location: Eastern Time Zone or Central Time Zone, USA
EmploymentType: Hourly contract (1099 or Corp-to-Corp)
We're seeking a technical SME to join our Federal Solutions team! Your expertise will enable our small but resourceful team to craft winning proposals for both existing and future federal clients. Your unique role will require a blend of technical expertise and writing ability. Looking for your next freelance client in the federal contracting space? Excited to lend your expertise to a growing small business? Then, let's have a conversation.
KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and scope IT projects based on federal government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
- Provide expert guidance and insights on IT and software development projects.
- Act as the primary author for Technical Section of all relevant proposals. Assist Federal Solutions Team with proposal writing and editing of other sections, when needed.
- Develop detailed bid documents, including technical solutions, project plans, timelines, and level of effort.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in IT and software development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information and ensure proposals are comprehensive and persuasive.
- 10+ years of work experience in the following:
- General IT domain (i.e., help desk, organizational networking, and organizational security).
- Full-stack software development (front end and back end).
- Current/prior experience as a Technical Writer with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable language for a variety of audiences.
- Current/prior experience in federal proposal writing.
Must be willing to provide a technical writing sample. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Who We Are
Comtech is an award winning, customer-oriented, full-service IT solutions provider serving the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense and other Agencies. In the finance and medical sector, Comtech offers IT solutions to help financial and healthcare organizations comply with regulatory requirements and helps them reduce costs while increasing strategic agility.
Comtech LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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