About Careertakes

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

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Role Summary

This is a fully remote, U.S.-based Technical Writer role supporting a confidential client’s government-focused programs. You will produce proposal content and technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, and training materials). The role blends proposal writing and technical documentation—ideal for an early-career writer with 1–3 years of experience who wants to grow in government contracting and knowledge management.

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What You’ll Do

• Support mission alignment by translating senior leadership and government stakeholder priorities into clear, actionable materials (briefings, strategic plans, organizational charts).
• Produce compliant, persuasive proposal content for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs—drafting, editing, formatting, and proofreading assigned sections.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation: user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, quick-reference guides, and training materials.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) to collect technical details and convert complex concepts into plain-language content for non-expert audiences.
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites and other documentation repositories to organize and distribute information across the business unit.
• Create visual aids (diagrams, process flows, charts, infographics) to clarify procedures and systems.
• Work with proposal and delivery teams to integrate win themes, ensure data accuracy, and meet deadlines.
• Apply document templates, style guides, and government formatting/quality standards (including accessibility considerations where relevant).

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience. Degrees in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or Journalism are a plus.
• Experience writing or editing content for government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and producing compliant proposal sections.
• Proven ability to create technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, help content, training materials) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong interviewing, analytical, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to consistency in style and formatting.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with SharePoint or other knowledge-management platforms is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Prior experience in government proposals and familiarity with government formatting standards (e.g., Section 508, agency style guides).
• Experience producing visual documentation (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Exposure to documentation tools (Confluence, MadCap Flare, ServiceNow knowledge base).
• Understanding of government program operations or previous work supporting federal customers.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 - $70,000 per year
• This position is fully remote within the United States. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and able to obtain/maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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Interview & Hiring Process

• Virtual video interview(s) with camera on; a valid photo ID is required for interviews.
• Pre-employment screening includes enhanced biometrics ID verification and background checks (criminal history — past 7 years, education verification, and employment verification — past 7 years).
• Careertakes will coordinate the process; final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.

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Why Join

• Work on meaningful government IT programs while developing both proposal and documentation skills.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced capture, proposal, and delivery professionals.
• Access to professional development, internal mobility, and benefits dependent on the client’s full-time employee programs.

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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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