About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports a confidential client’s proposal and documentation efforts. You will produce proposal content and technical documentation used by programs and government customers. Key responsibilities include:

• Support mission-aligned materials by translating leadership and government priorities into clear, actionable documents (briefings, strategic plans, org charts).
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites and knowledge repositories to organize and share information across the business unit.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread proposal sections (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including past performance and resumes.
• Apply proposal best practices (storyboarding, win themes) to develop compliant, compelling submissions.
• Produce technical documentation: user guides, SOPs, training materials, knowledge-base articles, FAQs, quick-reference guides.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content.
• Create or support visual aids—diagrams, process flows, charts, infographics—to enhance documentation.
• Ensure consistency with templates, style guides, accessibility/formatting standards, and organizational quality/security policies.
• Deliver assigned artifacts on schedule and collaborate closely with capture, proposal, and delivery teams.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience; 1–3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Experience responding to government solicitations (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs) and drafting proposal content.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, help content) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to style, formatting, and consistency.
• Experience working in document templates and style guides.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred

• Direct experience writing for government proposals and familiarity with government formatting expectations (e.g., Section 508).
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, or ServiceNow knowledge bases.
• Ability to produce visual assets (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with government program operations and mission environments.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 - $70,000 per year (listed by the confidential client).
• Typical perks (may vary by role and employment status): Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning & development resources, training/education assistance, referral bonuses, internal mobility, pet insurance, corporate discounts, and a flexible work environment.

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Hiring Process & What to Expect

• This position is fully remote within the United States (telecommute).
• Interview steps typically include a virtual video interview (camera on) with hiring manager and/or team.
• You must present a valid photo ID during interviews.
• Hiring includes enhanced identity verification, background check (criminal history for the past 7 years), verification of education and employment history (past 7 years).
• Final hiring decisions are made by people; AI tools may assist with screening.

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Clearance

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance is required.

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About the Opportunity

This is an entry-level to early-career technical writing/proposal analyst role where you will be coached by experienced capture, proposal, and delivery professionals. The position offers a chance to develop core proposal-writing skills while producing technical documentation that supports mission outcomes across government customers.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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