TECHNICAL WRITER

Location: Washington, DC - 100% onsite

Clearance: Secret

Classification: Exempt

Compensation: $75 - $85k

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a closely related field
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in technical writing
• Minimum 3 years of experience training and technical writing on complex and large-enterprise infrastructure environment
• Experience with technical applications/tools and image-capturing tools  (Ex. SnagIt, and/or Adobe Framemaker)
• Knowledge and familiarity of ITIL processes
• Experience in creating documentation as it relates with computer operating systems, networks, storage, infrastructure hardware, and data center
• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Vision, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience working with project teams and engineering staff to develop course content.
• Experience coordinating training programs with customers including defining the scope and content of training programs and scheduling training courses.
• Solid knowledge of technical writing standards, documentation process, and system/software engineering process.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain & maintain - Position of Trust / Moderate Risk Background Investigation

Responsibilities:

• Develops, establishes, and maintains policies, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with individuals from various internal functional areas within the team to generate and review new equipment, processing, set-up and operational documents within agreed upon timelines.
• Interview subject matter experts/IT Specialist to obtain details to accurately capture content material.
• Work closely with the client’s staff and Engineering Team to develop and write content on the use of different technical equipment, computer systems, operating systems, software applications, etc.
• Communicate to the client and technical team in order to understand various technical aspects before writing about certain technical subjects.
• Review technical documents and make changes in the existing technical documents to update these as per the latest technical information.
• Research and translate technical information for non-technical and technical users.
• Originate, revise and maintain internal and external Standard Operating Procedures SOPs. Recommends and conducts document formatting and reduce the complexity of existing internal SOPs.
• Adhere to the deadlines given by the client and ensure good quality content.
• Provides expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines, and internal higher-level policies to assure compliance.
• Participates in all client related Information technology projects.
• Document, update and close tickets according to the service level agreements.

About IntelliDyne

IntelliDyne, LLC is a market-leading IT Services firm that has been delivering Above and Beyond consulting services to Government and Commercial clients for more than two decades. In fact, many of our first clients have enjoyed the Above and Beyond consulting experience so much that they are still partnered with us more than 20 years later. Why? Because IntelliDyne's exceptional personnel fuse industry expertise, experience, science, process, and innovative technology solutions together to help client organizations transform and realize outstanding performance outcomes. On matters of national, state, and local importance, Government organizations rely on IntelliDyne for Above and Beyond consulting services and solutions in Defense, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Civilian.

IntelliDyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Location: We are actively hiring in the DC Metro area. 

Who We Are: LINK is a fast-growing Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) that leverages human-centered design to support strategy, innovation, communication, change, and branding within the federal government and adjacent industry partners. At LINK, we partner with engineers, futurists, and thought leaders to untangle complexity, discover opportunity, and communicate clearly with visual stories. 

Let us be your partners in change.

About the Opportunity:

The Strategist; Staff Writer partners with clients and internal teams to support the development of clear, actionable strategies that address complex business challenges. In this role, you will support communication strategies and materials that support and promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Working under senior leadership, this role helps translate client goals and requirements into structured plans, strategic narratives, and deliverables that drive measurable outcomes.

The Strategist; Staff Writer conducts research, analyzes stakeholder inputs, and synthesizes findings into insights that inform recommendations and solution design. In collaboration with creative and cross-functional teams, they help shape presentations and visual products that align with the client’s brand, industry, and organizational culture.

Through strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and collaborative execution, the Strategist contributes to the delivery of thoughtful, client-centered solutions that advance strategic priorities and organizational impact.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, English, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in defense acquisition or other federal appropriation/authorization matters.  
• Secret Clearance preferred
• Experience to manage small- and large-scale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan
• Experience working in the Navy and/or Department of Defense
• Ability to build and maintain robust client relationships and foster positive interpersonal connections
• Interest in visual storytelling, including data visualization and conceptualizing abstract ideas
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in a clear, approachable, and knowledgeable manne

Responsibilities:

Client Partnership & Strategic Advisory

• Partner directly with clients to define missions, visions, strategic goals, and measurable KPIs/OKRs aligned to enterprise priorities.

• Experience creating communication strategies and materials that support and promote engagement with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Conduct primary and secondary research, stakeholder interviews, and benchmarking to inform data-driven recommendations.

• Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring strategic alignment, clarity of scope, and measurable impact across projects.

Communication Strategy, Storytelling & Execution

• Provide executive level writing and editorial support for correspondence and tasks, ensuring information is presented accurately.

• Provide authoritative guidance on editorial matters to clients.

• Maintain awareness of current government writing and reporting style and format requirements.

• Translate complex ideas into compelling strategic narratives, executive-level presentations, and integrated communication strategies.

• Develop messaging frameworks that align leadership vision with enterprise-wide execution.

• Design content structures, hierarchies, and visual concepts (e.g., content maps, wireframes) in collaboration with creative teams to clearly communicate complex information.

• Elevate content quality and thought leadership standards across deliverables.

Change Management & Organizational Transformation

• Support design governance frameworks and operating models that sustain transformation outcomes.

• Support facilitation of cross-functional working sessions to drive alignment, manage resistance, and accelerate decision-making.

• Establish feedback loops and performance tracking mechanisms to monitor progress and refine strategy iteratively.

Work Schedule:

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Onsite schedule, 5-days per week
• Some travel required to meet with prospects/clients, attend relevant events and conferences, and participate in LINK team events 

Salary: We're committed to offering competitive compensation and the salary range for this position is $93,991-$103,991.

Benefits:

• $100 monthly internet/cell phone stipend
• LINK sponsored healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with employer contribution of up to 4%
• 11 Federal Holidays per year 
• 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year 
• Paid Holiday Time Off (Christmas Eve through the New Year) 
• Annual bonus plan participation
• Annual profit sharing participation
• $2,000 Learning and Development program reimbursement
• Technology package that includes a LINK-owned MacBook Pro, monitor, mouse and keyboard

EOE

About this role:

Semafor is seeking a Director of Communications to join a fast-growing team. The ideal candidate brings a foundational background in communications and is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a lean, high-performing team. We're looking for a creative, strategic self-starter who's hungry to build, thrives on variety, and brings fresh thinking to every pitch, project, and press moment. This position will work closely with senior communications leadership across all aspects of Semafor's press and media strategy. Contract position – full-time position for four month contract with potential to extend

Responsibilities include:

• Play a central operational role within the communications team — helping manage workflows, maintain internal systems, and keep concurrent projects on track in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Contribute to publicity strategy across Semafor's editorial verticals and business priorities, including pitching, writing press releases, conducting research, and developing communications campaigns 
• Support strategic communications across Semafor's international markets, including coordinating with global media partners, tracking regional press coverage, and helping tailor messaging for distinct international audiences
• Assist in developing press strategies for Semafor's global editorial verticals and cross-border initiatives, ensuring consistent positioning across markets
• Support press campaigns around major events and product launches, including drafting tip sheets, recaps, and other collateral
• Track, organize, and maintain records of all press coverage across Semafor's platforms — including print, digital, audio, and live events
• Monitor the daily news cycle across domestic and international beats, flagging relevant coverage, trends, and emerging opportunities in real time

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, press, or media relations
• Excellent writer with a strong command of voice, clarity, and accuracy
• Extreme attention to detail 
• Natural affinity for organizational systems and process-building – you love a spreadsheet and finding better ways to build efficiency within and between teams
• A creative problem-solver with a self-starter attitude who can spot an opportunity, bring forward an idea, and figure out how to bring that through to execution
• Enthusiasm for media, journalism, and the evolving global news landscape — you follow the industry and have opinions about it

Compensation:
The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 flexible and commensurate with experience.

Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Staff Writer in the Communications and Marketing Department of the ACLU’s National office in New York, NY, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco, CA. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month. This is a 2-year term-limited position.

The ACLU Communications & Marketing department creates, maintains, and expands message narratives to engage our supporters and other target audiences, to help protect and expand civil liberties and civil rights, and illustrate the value and impact of the ACLU’s transformational work. Through our messaging, engagement with newsmakers, our written content, creative branding, and visual identity, we encourage support for the ACLU and help to build a more perfect union.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

Reporting to the Head of Marketing Channels, the Staff Writer will take the lead in scripting long-form video content and all related adaptations for social media, including but not limited to video essays, scripted adaptations of ACLU reports, and partnership appearances; long-form editorial assets, including but not limited to op-eds or brand proposals; and related ad copy as needed.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Conceive, pitch, and write original, well-researched, audience-driven, long-form video during proactive and reactive moments, contributing to content that amplifies, educates, and drives attention to the proactive and reactive work of our organization 
• Proofread and prepare video scripts to ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and accessibility 
• Adapt other content, including explainers, op-eds, data-driven reports, and first-person narratives, into compelling video content, as assigned 
• Collaborate with the other teams in the Marketing Channels Unit — paid media, social media, earned media and strategic engagement, and e-commerce and merchandising — to support content development at all stages of production 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and spokespeople to deliver scripts that suit a variety of formats, including for external verticals and partnerships, delivering content with a high degree of editorial quality and self-review 
• Coordinate with Head of Marketing Channels, communications strategist, and other relevant stakeholders to shepherd content through cross-departmental reviews 
• Assist with special projects including advertising content, online actions and advocacy campaigns, live social media events, and communications campaigns to support ACLU programs 
• Provide copywriting support for various communications and marketing materials, including blogs, web pages, paid ads, and social media 
• Stay up-to-date and informed about the ACLU’s issues and positions, and understand cultural conversations around social justice 
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL 

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: arts and entertainment media, digital communications, journalism, screenwriting, and storytelling 
• Experience developing and writing serialized video content optimized for YouTube, with a strong understanding of episodic storytelling, audience retention, platform best practices, and long-form narrative formats 
• Ability to produce copy on deadline, in breaking news settings and during rapid response periods 
• Experience writing engaging, information-rich content on complex, intersectional issues for a national, generalist audience that is on-brand and on-message 
• Experience working on issue-based advocacy campaigns, and in communicating complex issues to a variety of owned and targeted audiences. 
• Proven ability to produce and edit content that is persuasive, issue-driven and compels people to take action 
• Ability to identify and manage multiple content pieces across multiple subject areas simultaneously; and make recommendations for how to execute competing priorities 
• Familiarity with and experience writing about social justice issues and a demonstrated interest in civil liberties and civil rights and passion for the work of the ACLU

COMPENSATION

WHY THE ACLU

For over 100 years, the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether it’s ending mass incarceration, achieving full equality for the LGBTQ+ community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.

We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work, but to their overall well-being. 

At the ACLU, we offer a broad range of benefits, which include:

• Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
• Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
• Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
• We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops

OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all. For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.  We are a community committed to learning and growth, humility and grace, transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization – one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression, anti-ableism, and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether we’re in the courts or in the office, we believe ‘We the People’ means all of us.

With this commitment in mind, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.    

The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

Future Perfect covers the world through a particular prism: What are the best ways to do good in this world? What are the stories that are both important — meaning they affect large numbers of people and animals — yet are undercovered by the media at large? And what are the solutions to those problems that have actual traction in the world we live in? 

Inspired in part by the philosophy of effective altruism, Future Perfect strives to shine a light on neglected stories that have, or will have, a profound impact on the lives of billions of humans and animals.

Since its launch in 2018, Future Perfect has developed a loyal following for its idiosyncratic, mission-driven approach to news. Among our key subject areas include global poverty and public health, the catastrophic and existential threats that we face, and animal welfare and factory farming. We cover the philosophies and practices surrounding philanthropy and major companies, and the moral and ethical questions that underpin individual and policy choices. Our journalism is rigorously evidence-based, prizing data and research over vibes and anecdotes. We’re not afraid to go against prevailing media narratives if we believe they’re ultimately false, and we’re looking for writers who are willing and eager to do so. 

True to the name of the vertical, we constantly ask ourselves: In 10, 20, 30 years, what will we look back on and wish we devoted more time covering? Then we go ahead and do those stories today.

This spring, thanks to a generous grant, we’re hiring a new class of three fellows to help us ensure Future Perfect is telling the most important stories to our audience and approaching those stories with nuance and discernment. The fellowship is a one-year, full-time position.

The Future Perfect Fellowship is a perfect opportunity for emerging journalism talent, especially with expertise in or at least real enthusiasm for our key areas, like animal welfare, AI, biotechnology and global development/health. We’re also open to more established, early to mid-career writers who have shown expertise in some of our subjects or wish to make a switch and focus on them, and can benefit from a year working and publishing with our team. 

The fellowship will be a year-long program that will involve opportunities to publish regularly on Future Perfect. Aside from intensive feedback from editors, fellows will also have dedicated mentors, exclusive networking opportunities, and skills training sessions featuring journalists from Vox Media and other outlets. This fellowship should be considered an opportunity to grow as a writer.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous writing and reporting experience, especially on or around our core subject areas. This can include professional publication, college papers, non-profit writing, even online newsletters. What we’re looking for is evidence of original thinking and writing skill.
• A demonstrated passion for and familiarity with Future Perfect’s areas of coverage, including artificial intelligence; global poverty and global health; pandemics and other catastrophic threats to humanity; animal welfare and factory farming; moral philosophy; effective altruism more broadly; and philanthropy. A major factor is being able to understand and articulate what makes Future Perfect’s approach different from that of other verticals in subjects like climate change or health that may cross over with our material. Bonus points for demonstrated expertise or previous work in one or more of the above subjects, especially artificial intelligence and global health policy — two areas where we expect to double down on.
• An interest in explanatory journalism of the kind long-practiced by Vox.
• Tenacious curiosity and a creative approach to storytelling, including an interest in telling stories about the world through the Future Perfect lens.

What you’ll do:

• Produce distinct Future Perfect content
• Participate in story meetings and pitch fresh ideas
• Work with editors to shape and improve content
• Participate in skill shares, training, and mentorship opportunities 

To apply, please submit a resume, one to three previous writing samples (journalistic stories, research papers, reports, etc.), and a one-page cover letter that includes the following: 

• Describe what it is about Future Perfect’s approach to covering the news that inspires you as a potential journalist, what about your experiences makes you right to join our team as a fellow, and the kind of subjects and stories you’d see yourself pursuing as a fellow. The key here is a demonstration of your understanding of what Future Perfect and its mission is, and why you feel you’d be a good fit.

The deadline to submit is May 12, and our next class of fellows will begin in July 2026 and run through June 2027.

WHY VOX MEDIA?

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a temporary, full-time position. Our next fellow class will begin in July 2026 and run through July 2027. This job is benefits-eligible. We pride ourselves in providing comprehensive benefits to support all of our employees wherever they are in life. You can find more information about our benefits here.

This role is a part of the Vox Media Union, represented by the Writers Guild of America, East.

OUR DEI+ COMMITMENT

Vox Media is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can show up as their authentic selves and create their best work. We recognize that great stories, platforms, products and services come from people with all manner of backgrounds and experiences. We recognize that our commitments require ongoing work and sustained attention, as well as adaptation to new insights and best practices. We keep our diversity data public for the sake of accountability, transparency and communication. Learn more about our values here, and our approach to corporate citizenship here. 

Vox Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Vox Media will also consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations as part of the application process to candidates with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our People team (recruitment@voxmedia.com).

WHAT COMES NEXT

Our recruiting team will go through applications in a timely manner. Please note that our recruiting team will only contact you from @voxmedia.com email addresses, never via text message. Read more about how our recruiting team operates, and how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud, here.

The work:  

• Write a variety of both short-form and long-form content for clients, including blog articles, webinars and presentations, web content, infographics, brochures, infographics, video scripts, and guides.  
• Become a product SME, gaining a deep knowledge of specific policy topic areas as required.  
• Collaborate internally and with the client across account, design, strategy, policy, and content teams to uncover customer and business needs, then translate them into engaging partner, leadership, and customer materials. 
• Determine story structure and tone as necessary to address intended audiences and end goals. 
• Review both peer- and client-written content and provide constructive feedback that advocates for quality, client style, and comprehension.  
• Proofread all deliverables from initial development through final stages to ensure quality and error-free work at every step. 
• Review client and peer feedback and address it through revisions of content. 
• Present, and if necessary, defend content decisions and recommendations. 
• Participate in content strategy and editorial meetings.  

Here’s what you need:  

• 5+ years of professional copywriting experience with writing samples or a portfolio of work 
• Experience working with tracked changes in Word and working in drafting templates  
• Experience using client style guides and reference materials, such as Chicago Manual of Style and AP Stylebook 
• Experience with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment  

Bonus if you have experience:  

• Creating or working with content strategy, including content audits, creative briefs, and messaging frameworks 
• Analyzing high-level government policy and translating those ideas for audiences in easy-to-understand, accurate, and effective language 
• Working with plain language  
• Utilizing AI tools that simplify content workflow   

About the role:

This is a high-impact role responsible for leading and executing the President & CEO’s digital presence — spanning content strategy, influencer engagement, platform growth, and day-to-day voice across social, video, and emerging channels. The Director will drive the development of core storytelling products, including the organization’s podcast and YouTube ecosystem, and create rapid-response and in-the-field content that captures key political moments and translates them into compelling digital experiences. 

In this role, the Director will shape platform-native content, guide direct-to-camera video strategy, and identify opportunities across nontraditional and emerging media — from LinkedIn to podcasts and beyond — to expand reach and influence. They will also work in tandem with department leaders to identify and pitch progressive podcasts, and speaking and media opportunities that elevate the President’s voice and extend the organization’s reach.

The Director will ensure the President & CEO’s voice is clear, consistent, and dynamic across platforms, evolving to meet the moment while staying true to its core, and will help build storytelling that brings people into the fight — translating urgency into content that feels immediate, human, and actionable.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and creative thinker with sharp digital instincts — proactive, fluent in social and messaging strategy, and deeply attuned to voice. They are eager to learn and reflect the President & CEO’s voice with authenticity and precision, and stay ahead of platform trends and emerging digital spaces.

This role will work in close proximity to our President & CEO and should have comfort operating in a high-trust, fast-paced executive environment that includes managing feedback cycles and proactively driving recommendations.

The Director will report to the SVP of Communications and Digital Strategy and sits at the intersection of the Communications and Digital teams, supporting the organization’s broader goals through the President & CEO’s voice, visibility, and engagement.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, DC

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Communications and Digital Strategy

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: N/A

This Position Is: Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $125-000 - $165,000

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a digital-first executive communications strategy for the President & CEO — treating her digital presence with the same strategic weight as traditional media, while centering equity, inclusion, and transparency in how stories are told and audiences are engaged.
• Craft compelling scripts, talking points, and messaging that reflect the President & CEO’s dynamic voice, grounded in authenticity, clarity, and transparency, and aligned with the organization’s values.
• Identify and produce high-impact direct-to-camera content, including rapid-response, trend-aware moments and deeper issue explainers.
• Capture and elevate the President & CEO’s presence across organizing events, political engagements, endorsements, and stakeholder convenings — translating real-world energy into digital content that brings people into the movement.
• Develop platform-specific social strategies across channels, including Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, and LinkedIn, with a strong understanding of how content performs on each platform.
• Design and execute audience targeting strategies to ensure content reaches and resonates with priority audiences, particularly on LinkedIn and Instagram. 
• Generate proactive, creative social content ideas that break through — consistently bringing fresh, culturally relevant concepts to the table.
• Stay ahead of social trends, platform shifts, and emerging formats, with a willingness to test, iterate, and push into new spaces.
• Continuously assess performance and evolving digital behaviors to refine strategy and drive greater impact, sharing insights and learnings with stakeholders to support transparency and collaborative decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with Political, Organizing, Development, Communications, and Digital teams to align messaging, surface opportunities, and ensure cohesion across channels.
• Work in tandem with internal teams to identify and pitch podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and other nontraditional media opportunities that expand the President & CEO’s reach, ensuring opportunities reflect the organization’s values and commitment to inclusive storytelling.
• Lead the strategy, production, and execution of the President &CEO’s podcast, My Body. My Pod., a flagship storytelling platform central to the organization’s narrative infrastructure.
• Interact directly with podcast vendors, contractors, and internal collaborators to deliver a polished, high-quality product.
• Lead podcast guest strategy, including booking, preparation, and follow-through, ensuring each episode aligns with broader organizational goals. 
• Develop episode concepts and question frameworks that advance core narrative priorities and drive compelling, story-forward conversations.
• Partner with video and digital teams to produce, package, and promote podcast content across platforms.
• Based in the Washington, DC area, with the ability to work from the office 2–3 days per week and travel (up to 25%) to support the President & CEO, staff events, partnerships, and in-the-field content capture—ensuring strong visibility and real-time, transparent storytelling in dynamic environments.
• Develop and manage relationships with celebrities, cultural figures, creators, and media partners, identifying and activating strategic opportunities across campaigns, events, and storytelling platforms.
• Build and activate partnerships with progressive and mission-aligned organizations — identifying opportunities to collaborate on campaigns, show up together in key moments, and amplify shared priorities.
• Serve as a connector across talent, partners, and internal teams to ensure cohesive, high-impact activations, grounded in collaboration, transparency, and excellence.
• Other duties may be assigned that are consistent with the requirements and qualifications in this job description. 

Qualifications:

• 5–9+ years of experience in digital communications, executive communications, digital strategy, or related fields, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing executive or high-profile digital presence, with strong instincts for what resonates across platforms including Instagram, Threads, X, Bluesky, LinkedIn, YouTube, and emerging channels, grounded in inclusive and equitable audience engagement.
• Deep understanding of social media strategy, audience targeting, and platform dynamics, including leveraging influencer partnerships to expand reach and drive engagement in ways that reflect equity, inclusion, and authentic representation.
• Experience developing and producing direct-to-camera content, rapid-response messaging, and narrative-driven digital storytelling.
• Strong understanding of how to leverage influencer partnerships within broader social media strategy, balancing authentic voice with clear messaging and brand alignment.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of generating proactive, culturally relevant content ideas.
• Comfortable partnering with senior leadership, skilled at managing feedback cycles, anticipating needs, and proactively moving work forward.
• Highly collaborative, with experience working cross-functionally to align messaging and execute integrated strategies.
• Strong understanding of the political, cultural, and digital landscape, particularly in the context of reproductive rights, social justice, or progressive advocacy.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without sacrificing quality, reflecting a standard of excellence and accountability.
• Curious, adaptive, and forward-looking — with a demonstrated commitment to staying ahead of trends, testing new approaches, and continuously improving performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to engage with individuals of varied lived experiences.
• High emotional intelligence and the demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback to move the work forward.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with a commitment to clarity, transparency, and inclusive communication.

OPTIONAL: Nice-to-haves (or excited-to-learns):

• Experience with video production and editing, including proficiency in tools such as Adobe Premiere and/or Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong understanding of social analytics and audience targeting, including experience using data to inform content strategy and optimize performance across platforms.
• Familiarity with the reproductive freedom landscape, including abortion access policy, movement dynamics, and the broader political context shaping the fight.
• Established relationships with progressive podcasts, digital creators, or nontraditional media outlets, or demonstrated ability to build and navigate those spaces.
• Experience pitching and securing placements across podcasts, digital media, and speaking opportunities, including thought leadership placements and high-visibility platforms.

Senior Proposal Manager / Writer

Rackner | Remote | Full-Time

The Role

Rackner is hiring its first dedicated Proposal Manager to own and build our proposal function from the ground up.

You will lead end-to-end proposal execution—ensuring submissions are compliant, well-structured, and competitive—while bringing the structure and discipline needed to scale how we pursue federal work.

This is not a coordination role. You’ll run the process, contribute directly to writing, and work closely with executive and technical stakeholders to turn complex capabilities into clear, winning proposals.

Today, proposals are managed by leadership alongside other priorities. You will change that; creating a repeatable, high-quality proposal engine that supports growth across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and DevSecOps programs.

You’ll work directly with executive leadership, capture, and engineering teams to shape how opportunities are structured, communicated, and submitted.

This role owns proposal execution and process development, with the opportunity to evolve into broader proposal or capture leadership as the function scales.

What You’ll Do

Own Proposal Execution

• Lead the full proposal lifecycle from solicitation release through submission
• Translate RFP requirements into clear structure, timelines, and deliverables
• Drive alignment across capture, leadership, and technical teams under tight deadlines

Write and Shape Content

• Own and contribute directly to proposal writing (technical, management, past performance)—not just editing or coordination
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, evaluator-friendly language
• Ensure consistency in voice, structure, and messaging across sections

Ensure Compliance & Quality

• Build compliance matrices and compliant outlines
• Apply federal procurement requirements (FAR/DFARS, evaluation criteria) to ensure compliant responses
• Run compliance checks and structured color team reviews (Pink, Red, Gold)

Build Proposal Infrastructure

• Stand up and improve proposal processes, templates, and workflows
• Create and maintain a reusable content library (past performance, resumes, boilerplate, graphics)
• Improve how teams access, structure, and reuse proposal content

Drive Process & Continuous Improvement

• Bring structure and clarity to complex, evolving requirements without slowing execution
• Lead post-submission reviews to improve future proposals
• Track proposal pipeline in partnership with capture leadership to anticipate workload and resourcing

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have

• Experience leading federal proposals end-to-end with a track record of compliant, on-time submissions
• Strong writing ability; able to turn technical input into clear, structured, and persuasive content
• Working knowledge of federal procurement (FAR/DFARS, evaluation criteria, compliance) and how it applies to proposals
• Experience managing multiple concurrent proposals under tight deadlines
• Ability to work cross-functionally with executives, engineers, capture, and partners
• Comfortable operating as an early proposal hire, building structure in an evolving environment

(Typically 5+ years in proposal management or related roles)

Nice-to-Have

• Experience supporting proposals in AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, or DevSecOps environments
• APMP certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional)
• Experience with proposal tools (GovWin, SharePoint, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Background in small-to-mid-size GovCon environments
• Ability to structure and communicate ideas visually (PowerPoint, diagrams, workflows)

Level Calibration

This is a Senior individual contributor role with full ownership of proposal execution.

You’re expected to:

• Operate independently
• Drive structure and process
• Influence content and outcomes

This is not a junior coordinator role and not a people-management role (today), but it is a foundational role with growth potential as the function scales.

What Success Looks Like

• Proposals are compliant, structured, and submitted ahead of deadlines
• Technical ideas are clear, compelling, and easy for evaluators to understand
• Teams are aligned and operating with structure—not reacting at the last minute
• Proposal processes become repeatable and scalable over time

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts Rackner’s ability to win and scale federal work.

You’ll be working on proposals tied to AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and national security missions, where clarity, compliance, and execution quality determine outcomes.

You’re not just supporting proposals; you’re building the system that powers them.

Who We Are

Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native systems for startups, enterprises, and the public sector.

We focus on solving complex, real-world problems across:

• Distributed systems
• DevSecOps
• AI/ML
• Cloud-native architecture

Our work is outcome-driven and mission-aligned—we prioritize delivering real capability over producing documentation or code for its own sake.

You’ll be working closely with teams building high-impact technical solutions, translating that work into proposals that win.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of federal contracting work
• Active security clearance is not required to start, but strongly preferred
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• Willingness to work in a clearance-enabled or secure environment if required by program needs

Preferred:

• Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

• 401(k) with 100% match up to 6%
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Weekly pay schedule
• Home-office equipment plan and remote work support
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Company-supported certifications
• Clear advancement tracks and future leadership opportunities

Rackner invests in employee development and covers the cost of certifications aligned with your role and our technology focus.

YOUR MISSION 

As part of the Proposal team, you will join a team that sits at the heart of True Anomaly’s growth and revenue generation and be a critical driver of True Anomaly’s growth. As a member of a fast growing start-up, you will wear many hats and be expected to work autonomously and within cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for working closely with account leads on the business development team, and technical teams, to develop and write new content that can serve a multitude of use cases through the acquisition lifecycle, from early-stage capture and sales enablement activities to advanced proposal (RFx) artifacts. You must be able to translate technical jargon into a customer’s language, and deliver artifacts regularly at the highest quality, ensuring continued wins for the business. As a detail-oriented, effective communicator, and creative writer, you turn complex technical concepts into persuasive RFx, white papers, other collateral. By understanding customer requirements, you will effectively deliver content that aligns with a customer’s unique needs. You will write technical and non-technical explanations of our product offerings and deliver compelling proposals to win new business. We are looking for mission-driven teammates who can jump into any writing project with enthusiasm and produce qualitative outputs within tight deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as a primary author of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO), and other capture opportunities
• Collaborate with internal teams to match our proposal language that will resonate with customers
• Translate technical concepts into easily digestible reading materials for a variety of audiences
• Create persuasive content that showcases our products’ strengths, capabilities, and solutions to address customer needs
• Take high-level details and raw inputs from colleagues and convert it into high-impact content for proposals
• Build templates and content from scratch that is easily modifiable across a variety of proposals and request for content
• Build content repository for repeatable assets to drive proposal efficiency

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience writing, drafting, and editing proposals for U.S. Government contracts
• Experience with conveying technical concepts through concise and compelling written communication
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a team on a joint output, across departments / agencies / roles, and writing content that requires input from multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR).
• Ability to quickly understand technical concepts, proactively learn with minimal instruction, and think creatively to produce artifacts
• Passion for writing.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Active TS or TS/SCI clearance preferred, SAP experience a bonus
• Preference for Engineering and other STEM-Bachelor’s degrees.  

• Start-up experience and/or previous experience with a major U.S. Defense Contractor (space sector ideal)

 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Strong preference for candidates based in the Washington, DC area (DMV metro) who can work flexibly and come to our local office (Arlington, VA) regularly.

COMPENSATION: $110-150k pending experience and desire to work hard

M9 Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently to gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Works with development and support leads to identify all documentation repositories, revises and edits, and recommends the best solution for data compilation, as well as centralized storage.
• Researches, creates, and maintains information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy migration.
• Develops content in alternative media formats for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation.
• Ensures that published documents follow the style laid out in the organization’s style guide.
• Maintains the style guide and suggests revisions to the style guide.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Proven experience gathering information from subject matter experts and translating complex material into clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance with established style guides and organizational standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and maintaining quality across all deliverables.