Contract Technical Writer (Remote)

About Pikes Peak Data SciencesPikes Peak Data Sciences is a Colorado-based consultancy delivering practical AI and software engineering solutions for clients in healthcare, aerospace, energy, and government contracting. We build production-grade AI systems focused on agentic AI, document intelligence, retrieval systems, and applied machine learning in regulated environments.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Technical Writer & Proposal Specialist who can help transform complex technical concepts into clear, organized, and professional documentation. This role works closely with software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists, and leadership to support both internal engineering efforts and client-facing deliverables.A major focus of this role will be supporting government and commercial contracting efforts through the development of technical proposals, white papers, capability statements, technical solution narratives, and implementation documentation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with technical teams to communicate complex AI and software solutions in a clear, persuasive, and professionally structured format.This role will contribute directly to proposal development, client delivery documentation, internal knowledge management, and technical communications across a variety of AI and software engineering initiatives. You should be comfortable learning new technical systems quickly and organizing information in a way that is accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.This is a hands-on contract role focused on building high-quality documentation for real-world AI and software engineering projects rather than purely administrative writing.What You'll DoDevelop technical proposals, white papers, capability statements, and solution documentation for government and commercial contracting opportunitiesSupport proposal responses including technical approaches, implementation plans, staffing narratives, and past performance documentationWork directly with engineers, AI developers, and technical leadership to translate complex technical solutions into client-ready deliverablesCreate and maintain documentation for AI applications, backend systems, APIs, data platforms, and internal toolsDocument AI workflows involving LLMs, retrieval systems, document intelligence pipelines, and automation platformsAssist with technical editing, formatting, and quality assurance for client-facing deliverablesOrganize and standardize documentation practices across engineering and consulting projectsTranslate highly technical concepts into clear communication for both technical and non-technical audiencesCollaborate across multiple projects in a fast-moving consulting environmentReview documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completenessPreferred QualificationsAt least 2 years of experience in technical writing, proposal writing, technical communications, or related fieldsExperience supporting government proposals, federal contracting efforts, SBIR/STTR submissions, or commercial RFP responsesStrong writing, editing, and organizational skills with high attention to detailExperience working alongside software engineering, AI, or technical teamsAbility to translate complex technical concepts into clear, client-ready documentationFamiliarity with AI/ML concepts, APIs, software systems, or cloud-based platformsExperience writing technical solution narratives, white papers, or capability statementsStrong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote environmentExperience working in regulated industries or government environments is a plusBachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferredRequirementsPreferred: Colorado Resident MUST be a U.S. CITIZEN eligible to work on government contractsPay & Hours 1099 contractor positionCompensation ranges from $40–$70/hour depending on experience and qualificationsFlexible hours based on active project and proposal needsUp to 40 hours per week depending on workload and availabilityFully remote