Technical Proposal Writer
Description:
Job Description
This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft ( is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in Reston, VA. Our range of clients include innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting edge tech stack, and cloud native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
Our team is rapidly growing and looking for an experienced Technical Proposal Writer to contribute to development efforts and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a Technical Proposal Writer you'll start your day by meeting with subject matter experts or reviewing recent updates to our technology and proposal content. You'll spend the majority of your day translating complex information into simple, accessible documentation for both internal and external audiences as well as prospect clients. The day typically concludes with review and revision sessions, to ensure the highest quality of produced content.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience as a Technical Proposal Writer in the technology sector with a focus on responding to Government RFIs and RFPs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office and documentation software (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Framemaker)
Ability to comprehend and translate technical concepts into easy-to-understand language
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writer, Computer Science, or related field
Highly preferred:
Master's degree in a related field
Experience with software development processes and the Agile methodology
Knowledge of online content management systems
Certification in Technical Writing
Understanding of SEO principles
Familiarity with graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign)
Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience in a global organization, working with diverse teams
Proficiency in additional languages beyond English
Clearance Requirements:
Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Work Type:
Remote
May require up to 10% travel
Salary Range:
$70,000 - $120,000
The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salary
Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) and company match
Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
Education & training benefits
Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
Team off-site in fun places!
Generous Referral Bonuses
And More!
Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.