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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What You’ll Do

You will support both proposal development and technical documentation for mission-focused government IT programs. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support Mission Alignment by turning senior‑level priorities and government direction into clear, actionable materials (briefings, plans, org charts).
• Build and maintain SharePoint sites and knowledge repositories to organize and share information across the business unit.
• Develop compliant, persuasive proposal content (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) by analyzing solicitation requirements and working with proposal teams.
• Draft, edit, format, and proofread proposal sections — including past performance narratives and resumes — following proposal best practices and storyboarding techniques.
• Create and maintain technical documentation: user guides, SOPs, knowledge base articles, FAQs, quick-reference guides, and training materials.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly content for non‑expert audiences.
• Produce visual aids (diagrams, process flows, charts, infographics) that support documentation and proposal narratives.
• Ensure consistent style, formatting, terminology, and compliance with government formatting and accessibility standards.
• Deliver high-quality artifacts on schedule and adapt to fast-paced, deadline-driven workstreams.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the business unit.

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Who We’re Looking For (Required)

Candidates should demonstrate a mix of proposal and technical writing skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–3 years relevant experience, or equivalent experience (English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism preferred).
• Experience responding to government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and writing compliant proposal content.
• Ability to write and tailor past performance, resumes, and technical/non‑technical proposal sections for IT solutions.
• Demonstrated experience producing technical documentation for non‑technical audiences (user guides, SOPs, help content).
• Strong interviewing skills for gathering information from SMEs.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and attention to consistency in style and formatting.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using document templates and style guides.
• Strong communication, collaboration skills, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

These will help you hit the ground running:

• Prior government proposal writing experience.
• Familiarity with government documentation standards (e.g., Section 508 accessibility, agency style guides).
• Experience with visual authoring tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Illustrator).
• Exposure to documentation/knowledge management platforms (SharePoint, Confluence, MadCap Flare, ServiceNow KB).
• Familiarity with government program operations or the environments supported by government IT teams.

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Clearance & Location

• This role is fully remote within the United States.
• Applicant must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided for this role).

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Compensation

• Posted pay range: USD $60,000 – USD $70,000 per year.
• Final base pay will be determined by factors including candidate experience, education, and geographic market. This range is provided in compliance with pay transparency guidance.

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Interview & Hiring Process

Expect a structured remote hiring process designed for federal contracting roles:

• Initial virtual video interview(s) with hiring manager and/or team (camera on required).
• Valid photo ID required for interviews.
• If advanced in the process, enhanced biometric ID verification and background checks will be required, including:
  • Criminal history (past 7 years)
  • Verification of education
  • Employment verification (past 7 years)
• Final hiring decisions are made by the Confidential Client.

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Benefits & Perks

Confidential Client offers a range of benefits designed to support employees:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning & development platform and training/certification assistance (for eligible employees)
• Referral bonus and internal mobility programs
• Corporate discounts and pet insurance
• Flexible work environment and collaborative culture

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About the Employer

Confidential Client delivers IT services and solutions to government customers, focused on transforming government IT and improving how agencies operate and serve citizens. The team emphasizes mission impact, continuous learning, and collaboration across capture, proposal, and delivery functions.

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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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