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Technical Writer
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What they do
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
Job Description
Job Title:
Technical Writer Job Category:
Engineering and Technical Support Time Type:
Full time Minimum Clearance Required toStart:
TS/SCI Employee Type:
Regular Percentage of Travel Required:
Up to 25%Type of Travel:
Continental US •The Opportunity:
Join our team as a Technical Writer supporting a program where your communication expertise will directly enhance program performance and customer delivery. In this role, you will develop, edit, organize, and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, white papers, presentations, configuration management documentation, and other communication products that support mission success. Working closely with program leadership, functional managers, engineers, and Government stakeholders, you will ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with established program standards. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and polished communications.Responsibilities:
- Develop, organize, edit, and maintain program documentation and deliverables, presentations, and process documentation.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of key client deliverables, including Technical Design Packages (TDPs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), Design Review presentations, and other program deliverables.
- Support the development and review of internal communications, memorandums, and executive-level correspondence for Program and corporate leadership.
- Develop and publish documentation using, improving, and maintaining a configuration management (CM) procedure.
- Create, update, and refine internal and customer-facing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process documentation, and workflow diagrams.
- Analyze procedures to identify gaps, conflicts, and dependencies between related processes and recommend improvements.
- Develop and maintain documentation standards, style guidance, and program terminology
- Coordinate document quality control activities, including in-process reviews, editing, formatting, compliance verification, and final publication.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field; additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
- 3+ years of technical writing, technical communications, or technical experience supporting Government, Department of War, or Intelligence Community programs.
- Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and reviewing technical documentation, process documentation, and executive-level communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and Government stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of English grammar, editing principles, and document quality assurance practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
Desired:
- Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), process maps, or workflow diagrams.
- Experience supporting Technical Design Packages (TDPs), Program Management Reviews (PMRs), White Paper development, or Governance presentations.
- Familiarity with documentation style guides and technical editing standards.
- Experience using SharePoint or similar document management platforms.
- Experience supporting enterprise IT modernization, software development, or systems engineering programs.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend documentation best practices.