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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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Technical Writer / Proposal Analyst to join a mission-focused team. This fully remote role (U.S. only) combines proposal writing and technical documentation: you will turn solicitation requirements into compliant, persuasive proposal content and produce user-facing technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, training materials). You will interview subject matter experts (SMEs), translate technical material into clear plain language, and work with capture, proposal, and delivery professionals who will provide coaching and guidance.

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Responsibilities

• Mission Alignment & Strategic Support

• Develop strategic briefings and materials that translate leadership priorities into actionable documents.

• Create and maintain organizational charts and SharePoint sites to organize and distribute business-unit information.

• Convert government-provided materials into internal training and knowledge-sharing content.

• Proposal Development

• Analyze solicitation requirements (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and draft compliant, compelling proposal sections.

• Support or lead past performance and resume development with supervisory review.

• Use proposal best practices (storyboarding, iterative reviews) to align assigned sections with win themes and overall strategy.

• Proofread, format, and deliver required artifacts on schedule.

• Technical Documentation

• Produce and maintain user guides, SOPs, help content, FAQs, quick-reference guides, and training materials for non-expert audiences.

• Conduct SME interviews and information-gathering sessions to convert technical content into usable documentation.

• Create or support visual aids (diagrams, process flows, charts, infographics) to clarify procedures and workflows.

• Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with SMEs, project managers, analysts, and government stakeholders to gather details and document processes.

• Ensure consistency in style, formatting, terminology, and branding across documents and proposals.

• Apply templates, style guides, and government formatting standards (including accessibility considerations) to deliver professional-quality products.

• Adhere to security and organizational requirements; perform other duties as assigned.

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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) or demonstrable proposal-writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write both non-technical and technical content (past performance sections, resumes, user guides, SOPs).
• Strong interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to consistency and formatting.
• Comfortable working in document templates and following style guides.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility and other government documentation standards.
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, or ServiceNow knowledge bases.
• Familiarity with visual tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator) for diagrams and process flows.
• Experience writing past performance or resumes for government proposals.
• Understanding of government program operations or experience supporting government IT programs.

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Clearance & Compensation

• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance is required.
• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 - USD $70,000 per year.
  • The posted range reflects the anticipated starting pay; final offers may vary based on location, experience, and other individualized factors.

Note: This is a fully remote role within the United States. Compensation may vary by state or region to reflect local market conditions and applicable pay-transparency laws.

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Interview & Hiring Process

• Virtual video interview(s) with the hiring manager and/or team — camera on is required.
• Valid photo ID must be presented during interviews.
• Enhanced biometric ID verification may be part of the process.
• Background checks to include:
  • Criminal history (past 7 years)
  • Verification of highest level of education
  • Verification of employment history (past 7 years), based on application information
• If selected, employment will be with Confidential Client; employment terms may be at-will where permitted by law.

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What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & development resources, including certification preparation materials
• Training, education, and certification assistance for eligible employees
• Referral bonus and internal mobility programs
• Corporate discounts and pet insurance
• Flexible work environment and collaborative team culture

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Location & Eligibility

• This role is fully remote within the United States; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to meet clearance requirements.
• Confidential Client welcomes applicants from all U.S. states. Note that some positions may require location-specific compliance (tax, payroll, or benefits).

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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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