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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.\nKEYRESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nReview and scope IT projects based on federal government RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs. \n\nProvide expert guidance and insights on IT and software development projects.\n\nAct as the primary author for Technical Section of all relevant proposals. 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