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 Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Technical Writer (fully remote, U.S.) to support proposal development and technical documentation across government IT programs. This dual-focus role combines proposal writing (RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, past performance, resumes) with creating user-facing technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, training materials). You will interview subject matter experts, translate technical concepts into clear, compliant content, and collaborate with capture, proposal, and delivery teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Support mission-aligned communications by translating leadership direction and government requirements into clear, actionable documents and briefings.
• Develop proposal content: analyze solicitation requirements, draft/edit compliant sections, help craft past performance and resumes, and apply proposal best practices (storyboarding, win themes).
• Produce technical documentation: user guides, SOPs, help content, FAQs, quick-reference guides, and training materials for non-expert audiences.
• Gather information via SME interviews and meetings; convert technical input into accurate, user-friendly content.
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites and knowledge repositories to support onboarding and knowledge sharing.
• Create visual aids: diagrams, process flows, charts, and infographics to clarify complex processes.
• Ensure consistency with style guides, templates, Section 508 and government formatting standards as applicable.
• Meet deadlines and deliver high-quality artifacts; perform other 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, or related fields are a plus).
• Experience writing or supporting government proposal responses (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and tailoring content to solicitation requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to produce technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, help content) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and document-template experience.
• Experience conducting SME interviews and converting technical material into clear content.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience writing for government proposals and familiarity with government documentation standards and accessibility (e.g., Section 508).
• Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, or ServiceNow knowledge bases.
• Ability to create diagrams and visuals (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Familiarity with government program operations and the IT environments our teams support.

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Clearance & Location

• This position is fully remote within the United States.
• Clearance: ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance (required).

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Salary & Benefits

• Posted salary range: USD $60,000 — USD $70,000 per year.
• Benefits and perks may include: health plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), learning & development platform, training/certification assistance, referral bonus, internal mobility, pet insurance, and a flexible work environment. Exact benefits will be confirmed by Confidential Client and may vary by employment status and location.

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Interview & Hiring Process

• Virtual video interviews (camera on); valid photo ID required during interviews.
• Enhanced biometric ID verification may be required.
• Background checks to include criminal history (past 7 years), verification of education and employment history (past 7 years).
• Final hiring decisions are made by people; certain application screening steps may use AI-assisted tools.

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Why Apply

• Gain hands-on proposal and technical writing experience supporting government IT work.
• Work remotely across the U.S. with experienced capture, proposal, and delivery professionals who will mentor your development.
• Build a portfolio of proposals, past performance narratives, and technical documentation that supports critical missions.

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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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