Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Technical Writer / Proposal Analyst to join a mission-driven team supporting federal customers. This fully remote role in the United States combines proposal writing (RFP/RFI/RFQ response) with technical documentation—user guides, SOPs, knowledge-base articles, and training materials. You will interview subject matter experts (SMEs), translate technical information into clear, user-friendly content, and work closely with capture, proposal, and delivery teams that will provide mentoring and guidance.
This posting includes a salary range: USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
• Mission Alignment & Strategic Support
• Support the business unit by turning senior leadership priorities and government direction into clear, actionable materials.
• Produce briefings, strategic plans, and supporting content that translate concepts into executable documents.
• Create and update organizational charts and SharePoint sites to organize and share information.
• Convert government-provided materials into training and onboarding content for internal teams.
• Proposal Development
• Analyze solicitation requirements and draft compliant, persuasive proposal sections (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs).
• Support past performance and resume development; lead sections with oversight when assigned.
• Edit, format, and proofread proposal content to align with win themes and overall proposal strategy.
• Use proposal best practices (storyboarding, iterative drafting) to deliver high-quality artifacts on schedule.
• Technical Documentation
• Develop and maintain user guides, SOPs, help content, quick-reference guides, and training materials for non-expert audiences.
• Interview SMEs and convert technical concepts into clear, accurate documentation.
• Produce knowledge-base articles, FAQs, diagrams, process flows, charts, and other visual aids.
• Collaboration & Quality Assurance
• Work with SMEs, project managers, and stakeholders to capture requirements and documentation needs.
• Apply document templates, style guides, and government formatting standards (e.g., Section 508 where applicable).
• Ensure consistency in style, terminology, and branding across deliverables.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 1–3 years relevant experience; degrees in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or similar preferred.
• Experience responding to government solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and writing compliant proposal sections.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, training materials) for non-expert audiences.
• Strong interview, editing, and proofreading skills; attention to detail and consistency.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain/maintain Suitability/Public Trust clearance.
Location & Clearance
This is a fully remote role within the United States. Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance is required.
Compensation & Benefits
Posted base salary range: USD $60,000 – $70,000 per year. Benefits may include health insurance, EAP, learning & development, certification assistance, referral bonuses, internal mobility, and more.
Interview & Hiring Process
Typical steps include virtual interviews (camera on), photo ID verification, enhanced biometric ID screening, and background checks (criminal history past 7 years, education and employment verification).