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Senior Technical Writer

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company delivering space-based imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring to defense, intelligence and commercial customers. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Writer to lead proposal and technical content development—crafting compliant, persuasive proposals, white papers and executive materials that translate complex geospatial and analytic capabilities into clear mission-focused messaging.

Skills

  • Advanced writing, editing and formatting under tight deadlines
  • Proven experience with government proposals (DoD/IC/NASA/Federal Civilian) and compliance frameworks
  • Familiarity with Shipley or APMP best practices for capture/proposal management
  • Ability to convert technical geospatial/analytic concepts into customer-focused value propositions
  • Experience creating visuals or collaborating with designers (Visio, PowerPoint, Canva)
  • Strong research, analytical and information synthesis skills
  • Excellent verbal communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • High attention to detail and strong time/prioritization management
  • Proficient with MS Office suite

Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead writer/editor for proposals, white papers and solicitations
  • Translate complex technical and analytics concepts into clear capability and benefit statements
  • Craft persuasive, customer-tailored narratives aligned to mission needs
  • Coordinate and consolidate cross-functional inputs from technical, product, program, marketing and executive teams
  • Ensure consistent messaging, style and compliance (FAR/DFARS) across submissions
  • Develop technical summaries, past performance entries, compliance matrices and executive-ready content
  • Maintain disciplined proposal schedules, submission status tracking and compliance reviews
  • Identify and implement process improvements, templates and reusable boilerplate to increase win rates
  • Support additional documentation needs such as user guides, specs, developer docs and marketing materials as required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, technical communication or related field (required)
  • APMP certification (preferred)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance with employer covering 100% of employee-only premiums
  • Disability, life and AD&D insurance, voluntary life options
  • 15 days PTO, 11 company holidays, 4 floating holidays, paid volunteer day, parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer match, flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program and employer donation matching
  • Professional development support, employee assistance programs
  • Mac or PC choice, company swag
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DATE POSTED
August 29, 2025
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