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 / Federal IT services).

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 is an entry-level Technical Writer / Proposal Analyst role supporting federal IT programs. You will split your time between proposal development and technical documentation, translating complex technical and government material into clear, compliant, and user-friendly content.

• Support mission alignment by turning senior-leader and government priorities into clear, actionable documents, briefings, and plans.
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites and organizational charts to organize information across the business unit.
• Produce compliant, compelling proposal content (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), including past performance write-ups and resumes.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread proposal sections; apply proposal best practices like storyboarding and win-theme alignment.
• Create and maintain technical documentation: user guides, SOPs, help articles, training materials, FAQs, and knowledge base content.
• Conduct SME interviews and information-gathering sessions; translate technical concepts into plain language for non-expert audiences.
• Develop visual aids, diagrams, process flows, charts, and infographics that clarify complex information.
• Ensure consistency in style, formatting, templates, and government document standards (including accessibility where applicable).
• Deliver high-quality artifacts on schedule and collaborate across capture, proposal, and delivery teams.

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What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 1–3 years relevant experience (degrees in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or similar a plus).
• Experience responding to government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and writing compliant proposal sections.
• Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, help content) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills; meticulous with formatting and terminology.
• Experience working within document templates and style guides.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to thrive under deadlines.

Preferred

• Prior government proposal writing experience and familiarity with government formatting standards (e.g., Section 508).
• Experience with diagramming and visual tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Exposure to documentation/knowledge platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, ServiceNow).
• Familiarity with government program operations and mission environments.

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Location & Clearance

• This position is fully remote within the United States (telecommute).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance is required.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 - $70,000 per year.
• Typical perks and programs (subject to eligibility): Employee Assistance Program, corporate discounts, learning & development platform, training and certification assistance, referral bonus program, internal mobility, pet insurance, and a flexible work environment.
• Compensation offered may vary based on location, experience, education, and internal equity.

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Interview & Hiring Process (What to Expect)

• Initial virtual interviews with hiring manager and/or team; camera on and valid photo ID may be required.
• Background screening and identity verification, which may include enhanced biometrics.
• Background check covering criminal history (past 7 years), education verification, and employment history verification (past 7 years).
• Final hiring decisions are made by the client.

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Additional Notes

• This role will report work and deliverables per the client’s standards and security requirements.
• You will work closely with capture, proposal, and delivery professionals who will coach and support your growth.
• This is an at-will employment context; specific terms and benefits will be provided by the hiring client.

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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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