Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aquia is a Veteran-founded digital services firm that helps the government modernize and secure its systems and processes. They are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Technical Writer to craft compelling and compliant responses to federal solicitations, collaborating closely with various stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into clear proposal narratives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the writing of technical volumes, management volumes, and past performance narratives for federal proposals
- Translate technical concepts from SMEs and solution architects into clear, compliant, and compelling proposal content
- Ensure proposal responses are fully compliant with solicitation requirements
- Develop and maintain reusable content libraries, boilerplate sections, and templates
- Coordinate with the growth team lead and proposal manager to meet all deadlines on the proposal schedule
- Participate in color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold) and incorporate feedback into revised drafts
- Assist with graphics briefs and collaborate with the VP of Communications to create visually effective supporting graphics
- Support post-submission activities, including lessons learned and content updates
- Write and edit additional company materials such as white papers, capability statements, and case studies as needed
Skills
- Candidates must be currently based in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role
- 3+ years of technical writing experience in a federal government contracting environment
- Demonstrated experience writing and editing technical proposals in response to federal solicitations
- Strong understanding of the federal acquisition lifecycle and FAR/DFAR compliance requirements
- Exceptional written communication, editing, and proofreading skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Google Docs
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineers, PMs, and executives
- Experience supporting proposals for federal civilian or DoD agencies (e.g., HHS, CMS, DoD, VA)
- Familiarity with digital services and transformation, cloud computing, DevSecOps, agile delivery, software development, and/or cybersecurity subject matter
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related technical field
Benefits
- Premium health care plans (90% employer-paid)
- Employee stock plan
- 100% 401k match (up to IRS annual max)
- Generous PTO package
- Personal training and development budget
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