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Overview

Bowhead seeks a highly skilled Technical Writer to develop clear, concise, and compliant documentation for Federal Government contracts. The ideal candidate will have experience working with government agencies, understanding procurement regulations, and producing high-quality technical content that meets federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit technical documents, including proposals, reports, manuals, and compliance documentation.

• Ensure adherence to federal regulations, procurement guidelines, and contract requirements.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and compliance officers to gather technical information.

• Translate complex data into accessible content for diverse audiences, including government officials and contractors.

• Maintain document version control and ensure consistency across multiple projects.

• Research and incorporate regulatory changes, ensuring documents remain compliant with federal standards.

• Support proposal development, responding to Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and other solicitation documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or Technical Communication.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience.

• Experience in writing documentation for government contracts, procurement, or regulatory compliance.

• Experience working with the DoD and other federal agencies.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and documentation management tools.

• Strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), or other relevant guidelines.

• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent research, writing, and editing skills with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of contract writing software and government databases.

• Prior experience with technical proposal writing in a government contracting environment.

There is currently no clearance requirement for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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**ID** _2025-23022_

**Category** _Business Development/Strategic Planning_

**Location : Location** _US-VA-Springfield_

**Minimum Clearance Required** _Background Investigation_

**Travel Requirement** _Less than 10%_