Contract role 

Level 1 position

Length: 19 Months (currently until ~ December 2026)

Hybrid Location: Remote and Onsite in Albany, NY 

Overview:

• Client is seeking an experienced technical writer with a background in government proposals and program/project documentation.
• The candidate should be able to synthesize complex information in concise, clear and compelling and consumable written content for a wide range of audiences.
• The role requires a strong understanding of federal and state government, technical System Development Lifecycle documents, User Guides, detailed Program / Project reports simultaneously, under tight deadlines.
• The writer plays a key role in developing these materials (or similar) and formulating responses to inquiries.
• This position may be full-time or part-time depending on project needs.
• The position is flexible to NYS locations and/or remote work is available for strong candidates willing to travel occasionally as needed.
  
• The government documents writer position will be managing the APD (and other related documents) from start to finish.
• They will be responsible for tracking deliverables from the teams and milestones for the document.
• The APD is in itself a project that the client’s program now needs to submit twice a year, and it requires a lot of coordination between teams. The APD document reports out on the budget, schedule, and scope of the client, and what we have done and are doing to meet these.
  

Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and format government proposals and program monthly reports, Request Proposals/Request for Information, etc. including inquiries from various agencies or user guides, etc. Examples include: Advance Planning Document (APD)s, Operational APDs (PAPD, IAPD, OAPD), including cost allocation plans and procurement justifications, program monthly reports, etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with technical and business partners to gather data and input, synthesize data and visually express to high quality content. Manage to project timelines, work plans, coordinate stakeholder inputs, schedule reviews, and track milestones to ensure timely submission of documents.
• Manage the documentation Lifecyle from draft to final delivery
• Assist with content writing for presentations and executive summaries, as needed
• Prepare Internal & External Reports or Summaries – Monthly Program / Project reports, etc.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with Federal compliance standards, program branding, and audit readiness requirements.
• Maintain a library of reusable content and template for future use

Requirements:

• Level I- More than one (1) but less than four (4) years' experience as a Project Manager
• 4 Years of professional writing experience preferably in a technical, government or contracting environment
• 1-4 years of experience in technical and government proposal writing (APDs, OPDs, etc.) in a public sector organization in a health and human services field such as SNAP, Child Support, Medicaid, etc.
  

Desirable Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience in Program Management Framework (PMP, Agile, etc.) and associated documentation
• 1-4 years of experience in Editing and attention to detail
• 1-4 years of experience in MS Office Suite, Adobe Suite, and other document collaboration capabilities
• 1-4 years of experience with Federal requirements, including FNS Handbook 901 and HHS (ACF/CMS) APD guidelines.
• 1-4 years of experience with federal and state documentation
• 1-4 years of experience with IT system design and build, with associated documentation
• 1-4 years of experience with SDLC processes and Tools (Jira, MS Project, etc.)
• 1-4 years of experience with Training summary or user guides
• 1-4 years of experience with Graphic design or advanced excel skills for graphing data

Posted On: Friday, May 9, 2025