Technical Writer

Company Description

We're a tech company that was first on the ground in the fight against Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance. We help our government and enterprise customers solve a big problem they sometimes don't even know they have. To become leaders in this space, we've relied heavily on curiosity, creativity, and flexibility. We iterate until we get things right and innovate to get there faster.

But enough about us. What's in it for you?

We work hard and do fun things.

Apart from a constantly growing list of fascinating challenges to solve, Ridgeline offers a solid work-life balance, flexible remote work options, and a culture that values teamwork over competition. At Ridgeline, you will work with the most talented software developers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to change how big enterprises and the U.S. Government manage their digital signatures.

Job Description

We are on the search for an experienced Technical Writer with a minimum of 4 years in the field to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in content creation for proposals, white papers, RFI responses and additional solicitation response documents, particularly within the DoD and Federal markets. This role requires close collaboration with technical SMEs to develop clear and compelling narratives that effectively communicate complex technical concepts and highlight our company's value proposition to prospective clients.

What you will do:

• Proposal Development: Contribute to the creation of technical volume narratives, price volumes, and past performance documentation with minimal input, ensuring alignment with RFP requirements.
• Collaboration: Engage with technical SMEs to extract pertinent information, conducting internal interviews as necessary to gather content for government responses.
• Content Creation: Articulate highly technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, emphasizing the company's value proposition to customers.
• Review Process: Participate in color team reviews, working autonomously to gather and refine content for senior-level evaluations.
• Knowledge Management: Maintain and update documentation for future use, ensuring all responses are stored and organized for easy retrieval.

Expected Accomplishments in the First Six Months:

• Be a major contributor to the development of narratives for various proposal volumes, in support of successful proposal submissions.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in color team review processes, collaborating with team members to gather necessary content.
• Support a systematic approach to knowledge management, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accessible for future proposals.

Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical writing, with a focus on proposal writing, white papers, and RFI responses.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.
• Proven experience working within the DoD and Federal markets.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical SMEs to gather and synthesize complex information.
• Understanding of the proposal development process, including technical volume narratives, price volumes, and past performance documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance.
• Experience with knowledge management practices, including the upkeep and organization of documentation for future use.

Additional Information

Here are some Perks of being a Ridgeliner!

• Flexible PTO + holidays
• Generous 401k match benefit up to 10%, with an automatic 3% safe harbor contribution and additional matching based on employee contributions.
• Medical (HSA & PPO Plans Available), dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Professional coaching services
• Get the technology you want to do your job
• We have free daily snacks & drinks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office 
• Constantly work with computers and other information technology equipment

Ridgeline is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Ridgeline International through its online applicant system, please contact Ridgeline's Talent Management Department at (703) 544-2424 or contact us through e-mail at [email protected]