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 (Government IT services).

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

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Mission & Role Summary

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Technical Writer to support proposal development and technical documentation across government IT programs. This fully remote, U.S.-based role blends proposal writing (RFP/RFI/RFQ response) with user-facing technical content: SOPs, user guides, knowledge-base articles, training materials, and SharePoint-based knowledge management.

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Responsibilities

• Support mission-aligned communications by translating senior-leader priorities and government direction into clear, actionable documents, briefings, and plans.
• Produce compliant, persuasive proposal sections: past performance, resumes, technical/management approaches, and other solicitation responses.
• Draft, edit, format, proofread, and deliver proposal artifacts on schedule using proposal best practices (storyboarding, win themes).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for non-expert audiences: user guides, SOPs, FAQs, knowledge-base articles, and training materials.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and convert technical content into plain-language deliverables.
• Create and maintain SharePoint sites and knowledge management structures to organize information across the business unit.
• Produce visual support materials such as diagrams, process flows, charts, and quick-reference guides.
• Apply document templates, style guides, Section 508/accessibility and agency formatting expectations where applicable.
• Collaborate with capture, proposal, program, and delivery teams; ensure consistency in style, terminology, and branding.
• Follow security, quality, and government documentation policies; perform additional duties as assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience; 1–3 years relevant experience preferred. Degrees in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related fields are a plus.
• Experience writing or supporting government solicitation responses (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) or a demonstrated ability to write compliant business- or proposal-oriented content.
• Proven ability to create technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, help articles) for non-technical audiences.
• Strong interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to detail in formatting and consistency.
• Comfortable working in templates and style guides, and producing work under deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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Preferred Skills

• Direct experience writing for government proposals and familiarity with government documentation standards.
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, or other knowledge-management platforms.
• Experience creating diagrams and visual aids (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Exposure to MadCap Flare, ServiceNow knowledge base, or similar documentation tools.
• Familiarity with government program operations and IT environments.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Full-time; remote (U.S. based).
• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 - USD $70,000 per year.
  • Where applicable, pay offers will be based on experience, location, and internal equity, and in accordance with federal, state, and local pay transparency laws.

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Interview & Hiring Process

• Virtual video interviews (camera on required); valid photo ID required for interviews.
• Background screening and verification (education, employment, criminal history per applicable laws).
• Enhanced identity verification (biometrics) may be part of the process for some roles.
• Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should notify Careertakes; accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.

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What You’ll Get

• Meaningful work supporting public-sector IT missions and an opportunity to build both proposal and technical-writing skills.
• Learning & development resources, internal mobility, referral bonuses, and flexible work environment (benefits eligibility may depend on employment status).
• A collaborative team environment with coaching from experienced proposal and delivery professionals.

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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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