Technical Proposal Writer

Who we are:

Raft (https://teamraft.com) 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.