Technical Writer

About Aquia

Aquia is a Veteran-founded digital services firm that helps the government modernize and secure its systems and processes. Named the “#1 Best Remote Startup to Work For in 2025” by Built In and a certified “Great Place to Work” for five years in a row, we prioritize outcomes over outputs—supporting work that benefits millions of Americans.

We hire people who take ownership, raise the bar, and lift up those around them while they do it.

KEY 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.
• Cook up 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

REMOTE - USA

$110,000 - $130,000 USD

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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