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Technical Writer
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A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$77,072 / year median in Virginia
-5% projected decline
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Technical Writer VTG Defense United States, Virginia, Fredericksburg Jul 31, 2026
Overview VTG is seeking a Technical Writer to support our team in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong technical communication skills and practical experience translating complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for a variety of audiences. What will you do? Collaborate with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, and software developers to gather technical information
Develop clear, accurate how-to-guides and operating instructions for end users
Assess and determine documentation requirements based on end-user needs
Select and produce content in the most effective medium - written documentation, online videos, or other formats - to communicate technical information effectively
Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and accessible to the intended audience Do you have what it takes? Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.
BA/BS degree or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years or more of technical experience working in this position
Technical communication certification required
Practical experience working with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, or software developers
Demonstrated experience creating how-to-guides and operating instructions
Ability to determine end-user technical documentation needs
Experience selecting the appropriate medium for messaging, including documents and online videos VTG's estimated starting pay range is $83,000-$108,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.