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.

---

Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Technical Writer / Proposal Analyst to join a mission-driven team supporting federal customers. This fully remote role in the United States combines proposal writing (RFP/RFI/RFQ response) with technical documentation—user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, and training materials. You will interview subject matter experts (SMEs), translate technical information into clear, user-friendly content, and work closely with capture, proposal, and delivery teams that will provide mentoring and guidance.

This posting includes a salary range: USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year.

---

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Mission Alignment & Strategic Support

• Support the business unit by turning senior leadership priorities and government direction into clear, actionable materials.
• Produce briefings, strategic plans, and supporting content that translate concepts into executable documents.
• Create and update organizational charts and SharePoint sites to organize and share information.
• Convert government-provided materials into training and onboarding content for internal teams.

Proposal Development

• Analyze solicitation requirements and draft compliant, persuasive proposal sections (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs).
• Support past performance and resume development; lead sections with oversight when assigned.
• Edit, format, and proofread proposal content to align with win themes and overall proposal strategy.
• Use proposal best practices (storyboarding, iterative drafting) to deliver high-quality artifacts on schedule.

Technical Documentation

• Develop and maintain user guides, SOPs, help content, quick-reference guides, and training materials for non-expert audiences.
• Interview SMEs and convert technical concepts into clear, accurate documentation.
• Produce knowledge-base articles, FAQs, diagrams, process flows, charts, and other visual aids.

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Work with SMEs, project managers, and stakeholders to capture requirements and documentation needs.
• Apply document templates, style guides, and government formatting standards (e.g., Section 508 where applicable).
• Ensure consistency in style, terminology, and branding across deliverables.
• Adhere to security and quality policies; perform other duties as assigned.

---

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 1–3 years relevant experience; degrees in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or similar preferred.
• Experience responding to government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and writing compliant proposal sections.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, training materials) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong interview, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to detail and consistency.
• Comfortable working with document templates and style guides.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to obtain/maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred

• Familiarity with government documentation standards and accessibility (Section 508).
• Experience creating diagrams and infographics (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Exposure to SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, or ServiceNow knowledge bases.
• Prior experience supporting government programs or mission-driven IT projects.

---

Clearance & Location

• This is a fully remote role within the United States.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance is required.
• Applicant location requirement: United States.

---

Compensation & Benefits

• Posted base salary range: USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year.
• Total compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other individualized factors.
• Benefits (examples; subject to employee classification and eligibility): health insurance options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning and development resources, training and certification assistance, referral bonus program, internal mobility, corporate discounts, pet insurance, and a flexible work environment.

---

Interview & Hiring Process

• Typical steps:
  • Virtual video interview(s) with hiring manager and/or team (camera on required).
  • Photo ID verification during interviews.
  • Enhanced biometric ID verification screening as part of the hiring process.
  • Background check (criminal history for the past 7 years), education verification, and employment verification (past 7 years).
• Final hiring decisions are made by humans; background checks and verifications are required for employment.

---

About Confidential Client

Confidential Client is focused on delivering IT solutions and mission-support services for government customers. The team emphasizes practical, high-quality documentation and proposals that help secure and deliver critical programs.

---

Why Join

• Hands-on experience writing both proposals and technical documentation that directly support government missions.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced capture, proposal, and delivery professionals.
• Opportunities for learning, career development, and internal mobility within a mission-focused organization.

---

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.